Description
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Vermiculite is the geological
name given to a group of
hydrated, laminar minerals
which are
aluminum-iron-magnesium
silicates,resembling mica in
appearance. When exposed to
intense heat, the material
expands or exfoliates.
Exfoliated vermiculite has
several unique properties
which have industrial
applications and account for
it’s commercial value. These
properties include, low
thermal conductivity, high
water holding capacity,
incombustibility, and
insolubility in both water
and organic solvents.
High Quality
Aggregate
Vermiculite
Palmetto Vermiculite Grade C
– 3 is a medium particle size
material meeting ASTM C516
Type 1, Grade 3
specifications. The material
is widely used as a component
in growing media for
professional growers. The
Greenhouse Industry uses
large quantities of this
material as a component of
soil mix media for growers.
The unique properties improve
moisture retention and soil
aeration and when mixed with
bark provides a ood growing
medium for plant propagation
performance.