What is Perlite Concrete

Conlite(concrete) is a perlite based organic mineral based on the coating available. Perlite concrete aggregate combined with cement and water produces a lightweight insulating concrete used for lightweight roof decks, floor fills, lightweight structural decks, insulation for steam and coolant lines lightweight pre-cast forms and blocks, statuary, basic fills, and many other applications. The physical properties of perlite concrete vary according to mix designs. Perlite concrete can be made with a dry density of 20 lb/ft3(320 kg/m3) or with the addition of sand or other aggregates up to 90 lb/ft3 (1440 kg/m3). The lower the density, the higher the insulating value.

Roofing Insulation

Conlite concrete has superior wind and fire resistance over other roof insulation materials and with the addition of polystyrene insulation board sandwiched in the perlite concrete, high thermal resistance values are economically achieved.

Positive drainage is easily accomplished by varying the thickness of perlite concrete or by stair stepping different thicknesses of polystyrene insulation board and then covering it with a uniform layer of perlite concrete. Perlite concrete insulation may be placed over vented or slotted galvanized steel decking, precast or pour-in-place concrete, or existing roofing materials providing a seamless, smooth, and hard surface ready for roofing. If exposed to water it will not deteriorate.

Re-Roofing Base

Conlite concrete insulation is ideally suited for reroofing applications. It provides permanent, cost effective, slope-to-drain designs with high R-values over flat and often-irregular substrates found in reroofing projects.

Perlite Concrete Lightweight Sound-Deadening Concrete

Excellent sound deadening lightweight concrete can be installed without special foaming equipment using materials readily available at most building material dealers. For smaller jobs, materials can be job mixed and placed by any type of plaster or grout pump.

Class	Aggregate	Weight (kg/m3)	“K”(W/m/C)
Light weight	Perlite	320-640	0.07-012
Medium	Slag, shale, clay, pumice	960-1520	0.24-0.75
Heavy	Sand & gravel	2240-2400	1.30-1.73

Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete (Significant parts of ASTM C-332, Group I)
Basic Specifications	Density	Sieve Analysis Weight ( Percent Passing Each Sieve)
PERLITE	120 to 196 kg/m 3	9.5mm	.....
		4.75mm	100.00%
		2.36mm	85 to 100%
		1.18mm	40 to 85%
		600 microns	20 to 60%
		300 microns	5 to 25%
		150 microns	0 to 10%

Advantages:

Insulatin: 20 times more insulating than structural concrete.

Fire Retardant: Non-combustible permits savings in insurance costs.

Durable: Cannot rot or decay vermin and termite resistant  not structurally damaged by water.

Superior Base For Roofing, rigidity and firmness provides an excellent base for rooting, and lowest drying shrinkage compared to other insulating concretes.

Strength -  Tested wind uplift and seismic resistances.

The Agriperl offered by us are extensively used in the application of hydroponic and green house. This "mineral popcorn" is known for its properties of improving aeration & drainage while retaining ample moisture & nutrients on the surface made available to roots & cuttings. These perlites are useful where plants must be moved or where supporting structures must be considered as on balconies, patios, sun-decks & similar locations. When water soluble fertilizers are used, the water holding capability of Perlites also increase its nutrient holding capacity.

Properties :

• Inorganic: does not deteriorate
• PH: essentially neutral, 6.5 to 7.5
• Insulator: reduces extreme soil temperature fluctuations
• Sterile : weed & disease free, clean, lightweight & safe to handle
• Odourless: no storage or application problems
• White/ grey /green colour : assures uniform mixing
• Improves aeration & drainage
• Moisture & Nutrients made readily available to plants

Packing : In 20 kg. bags.

We are suppliers and distributors of Agriperl (Golf Courses, Home Gardens, Indoor Plants). 'Mineral popcorn" has the unique properties of improving aeration & drainage while retaining ample moisture & nutrients on the surface made available to roots & cuttings.

Properties  of Agriperl (Golf Courses, Home Gardens, Indoor Plants):

• Inorganic: does not deteriorate
• PH: essentially neutral, 6.5 to 7.5
• Insulator: reduces extreme soil temperature fluctuations
• Sterile: weed & disease free Clean, lightweight and Safe to handle
• Odourless: no storage or application problems
• White/ Grey /Green Colour: assures uniform mixing
• Improves aeration & drainage
• Moisture & Nutrients made readily available to plants The advantages of perlite in soils can be outstanding where weight is a factor.

Wet, sandy loan will weight about 120-140 Ibs/ft3 (1920-2240 kg/m'); Perlite-peat moss mixed in equal volumes will weigh only about 35 Ibs/ft3 (560 kg/m') when wet.

This difference can be critical where plants must be moved/where supporting structures must be considered as on balconies, patios, sun-decks & similar locations. The water holding ability of horticultural Perlite also increases its nutrient holding capacity when water soluble fertilizers are used. In addition, horticultural Perlite provides aeration to the growing mix which is essential for optimum plant development.
Container planting mixes also may utilize soil in conjunction with sphagnum peat moss, horticultural Perlite & nutrients. There is wide possibilities of Perlite use in Green houses, Tissue culture, Golf course and Nurseries.

Packing: In 20 kg. bags.

We strongly recommend NGO's for projects concerning Dry Farming, Green Field & Draught Prone Area. The proven trials & data available with us help in getting positive results. The strong support of NGO organizations has helped in positive growth of our plans.

Because of its porosity, diatomite has been used extensively as a filter for a variety of purposes. It is used to filter impurities out of everything from beer and wine to oils and greases. Similarly, diatomite is used to filter impurities from water to produce drinkable (potable) water in public water systems. In this situation, the diatomite removes bacteria and protozoa.

The oldest use of diatomite is as a very mild abrasive and for this purpose has been used in toothpaste and metal polishes.
It is also used in paper, paint, brick, tile, ceramics, plastics, soaps, detergents and other products as a filler.

Diatomite has also found value as an insulating material in high-temperature mechanisms like furnaces and boilers. It has also proven effective as a sound insulator.
 

Physical Properties

1. free flowing powder

2. mesh size : 325 mesh
   : 2% Retain ions

1. Colour : Pink to White

2. Bulk Density : 0.22 to 0.28gm/

3. water Absorption : 200% up to

4. Oil Absorption : 120% - 150% up to

Uses:

Filtration

Individual diatom cell walls often maintain their shape even in commercially processed filter media, such as this one for swimming pools. The most common use (68%) of diatomaceous earth is as a filter medium, especially for swimming pools. It has a high porosity, because it is composed of microscopically-small, coffin-like, hollow particles. It is used in chemistry under the brand name Celatom or Celite as a filtration aid, to filter very fine particles that would otherwise pass through or clog filter paper. It is also used to filter water, particularly in the drinking water treatment process and in fish tanks, and other liquids, such as beer and wine. It can also filter syrups and sugar. Other industries such as paper, paints, ceramics, soap and detergents use it as a fulling material.

Abrasive

The oldest use of diatomite is as a very mild abrasive and, for this purpose, it has been used both in toothpaste and in metal polishes, as well as in some facial scrubs.

Pest control

Diatomite is also used as an insecticide, due to its physico-sorptive properties. The fine powder absorbs lipids from the waxy outer layer of insects' exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate. Arthropods die as a result of the water pressure deficiency, based on Fick's law of diffusion. This also works against gastropods and is commonly employed in gardening to defeat slugs. However, since slugs inhabit humid environments, efficacy is very low. It is sometimes mixed with an attractant or other additives to increase its effectiveness. Medical-grade diatomite is sometimes used to de-worm both animals and humans. It is most commonly used in lieu of boric acid, and can be used to help control and eventually eliminate a cockroach infestation. This material has wide application for insect control in grain storage.

Absorbent

Its absorbent qualities make it useful for spill clean-up and the U.S. Center for disease control recommends it to clean up toxic liquid spills. These qualities also lend themselves to use in facial masks to absorb excess oils. Diatomite has been employed as a primary ingredient in a type of cat litter.

Thermal

Its thermal properties enable it to be used as the barrier material in some fire resistant safes.

Use in Agriculture

Natural freshwater diatomaceous earth is used in agriculture for grain storage as an anti-caking agent, as well as insecticide. It is also used as a neutral anthelmentic (de-wormer).

Hydroponics

Freshwater diatomite can be used as a growing medium in hydroponic gardens.