Vermiculite is an economical and easy reptile incubation substrate for experienced breeders. Vermiculite is considered by many to be the ultimate incubation media for many species of reptiles including snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, and more! We offer fine to medium grade vermiculite (free of asbestos) as egg incubating media. The typical egg incubating mix is…
Coarse grade exfoliated vermiculite that used in gas log fireplaces. By pouring into the burner pan, vermiculite granules add sparkle and shine to the fireplace for a real wood burning effect and evenly distribute the flame. It is safe to use vermiculite for the gas fireplace as the depletion of carbon monoxide and oxygen are…
Vermiculite is widely used for growing plants as a soil amendment and when mixed with the soil. It improves heavy soil by providing better drainage and aeration and preventing soil compaction. Being considered as a permanent soil conditioner, vermiculite for plants lasts much longer than other common soil conditioners. Vermiculite is Greate for Seed Starting…
Vermiculite and perlite look similar and both retain moisture and both provide aeration for the roots of plants, however, they are indeed different. Let’s see what’s the difference between vermiculite and perlite. What is Vermiculite? Vermiculite is an aluminum silicate, it is mined out of the ground and then heated and expanded into a soil…
Friction Lining Grade Exfoliated Vermiculite Small-sized Vermiculite. Exfoliated vermiculite is now used extensively in the friction lining industry (eg. brake and clutch linings) as a safe alternative to asbestos, and plays an important in this field. Brake linings finer grades of exfoliated vermiculite are being used in brake linings primarily for the automotive market. The…
Expanded Vermiculite Soil Amendment Horticultural grade vermiculite. Ideal soil amendment to increase the water and nutrient holding capacity of the soil. Expanded vermiculite for gardening helps to regulate consistent soil moisture throughout the day while helping nutrient retention against runoff and evaporation. Vermiculite aerates the soil and can be used to treat compacted soil or…
Vermiculite Spill Absorbent Absorbents can control spills before they spread and create dangerous slip and fall conditions. Expanded vermiculite loose fill with medium particle size and finer grain is suitable for packing hazardous liquids and has great absorption, creating a tight fit around containers during storage and shipping. Our vermiculite comes in a variety of…
Silver-White Vermiculite Silver-white Vermiculite has excellent properties such as thermal insulation, freeze resistance, antibacterial, fire resistance, liquid absorption, soundproof, and so on. When calcined at 800-1000°C for 0.5-1.0 minutes, the volume can rapidly increase by 8-15 times, and even up to 30 times. The specific gravity after the expansion is 50-200kg/m3, the color becomes silvery-white,…
