Silica & Quartz
Perlite
Made from an amorphous alumino-silicate rock containing water, which expands into steam on heating to produce a foamed structure. Only select deposits have the right characteristics for expansion.
| Product group | Silica & Quartz |
|---|---|
| Family | Mineral |
| Industries | 2 of 11 |
| Packaging | Bulk (tanker or tipper), big bag / FIBC 1000–1500 kg, or 25 kg bags — subject to grade and origin. |
| Supply route | Direct ex-works from the producer, or ex local stock for call-offs and trials. |
| Documentation | Certificate of analysis, safety data sheet, REACH registration status and origin supplied with every consignment. |
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A naturally occurring soft siliceous sedimentary rock, easily crumbled into a fine white powder with low density and high porosity.
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