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Skamol Group Exfoliated/Loose Vermiculite
Categories: Ceramic; Oxide; Silicon Oxide

Material Notes: SKAMOL exfoliated vermiculite has the following characteristics:
  • Max. service temperature: Up to 1200°C (2192°F)
  • Good thermal insulating properties
  • Low density
  • Low heat capacity
  • Absorbing and free-flowing
  • Non-combustible
  • Insoluble in water and organic solvents
  • Highly suitable as loose-fill insulation in e.g. cavities, castables, and plastic materials and as fire protection in chipboards
  • Used in steelworks and foundries for hot topping molten steel
  • Due to absorbing and free-flowing properties also an excellent absorbent for spillage of oil, grease, chemicals and other liquids for environmental safety.

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 2.60 g/cccrude vermiculite
Bulk Density 3.75 - 8.00 lb/ft³As Produced
Loss On Ignition 9.0 %
@Temperature 1025 °C
pH 7.0Owing to the presence of carbonates the reactions normally slightly alkaline.
 
Thermal PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Heat Capacity 1.03 J/g-°C
Thermal Conductivity 0.0690 W/m-Kat ambient temperature
Melting Point 1330 °Capprox.
Maximum Service Temperature, Air 1000 °C
 
Processing PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Sintering Temperature 1260 °Capproximate
 
Component Elements PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Al2O3 9.0 %
CaO 2.0 %
Fe2O3 6.0 %
K2O 5.0 %
MgO 27 %
Na2O 1.0 %
SiO2 40 %
TiO2 1.0 %
 
Descriptive Properties
Cation Exchange Properties600 milliequivalentsThe exchangeable cation normally present in magnesium. per 100 grams.
Chemical resistance inert, rot-proof, insoluble in water and organic solvents
ColorLight Brown

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