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Typical Physical Characterictics of Perlite

Color: White
G.E. Brightness %: 70-80
Refractive Index: 1.47
Specific Gravity: 2.2-2.4
Apparent Density: 2.5-10.5 lb/ft3 or 40-170 KG/M3
Wet Density: 5-20 lb/ft3 or 80-320 kg/m3
pH: neutral
MOHS Hardness: 5.5
Water Adsorption: 200-600 % by weight
Oil Adsorption: 50-100 grms oil/gms of perlite
Softening Point: 1800 F or 980 C
Moisture %: lessthan 1.0 %
Ignition Loss (3 hr 1700 F): 1.5% maximum
Particle Size (mesh range): 20-200 U.S. Standard

 

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