Perlite and Vermiculite Applications
There are many uses for Perlite and Vermiculite because of their unique characteristics of being light weight and their capacity to hold water.
Listed below are several areas of Perlite and Vermiculite use.
- Horticultural Uses for Vermiculite and Perlite – seed germination, rooting cuttings, hydroponic gardening systems , home gardening , rooftop gardening , turf management, landscaping , greenhouse growing and flower bulb storage.
- Industrial Uses for Perlite and Vermiculite – abrasives, absorbents, animal feed , carriers for pesticides, feed concentrates, and herbicides, fireproofing, fillers, friction linings, and much more.
- Construction Uses for Vermiculite and Perlite - ceiling tiles, chimney linings, fireproofing, floors, Gypsum boards, loose-fill insulation, light weight aggregate concrete, swimming pool liners and filtration, and more.
- Unique Uses for Perlite and Vermiculite - archeological digs, bedding for horse stalls, BBQ fire base, fish aquarium filter, glass enameling, garden slug deterrent, artificial turtle nest.