FAQ's
Faqs
General Questions
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What is Perlite?Perlite is a naturally occurring siliceous rock that expands 4 to 20 times its original size when rapidly heated to approximately 950 °C. In reality, expanded perlite is a "popped rock" that is inert, lightweight, sterile, permanent, incombustible, asbestos-free, non-toxic, rot and vermin proof and has a neutral pH.
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What elements are found in perlite?Typical elemental analyses show that perlite contains silicon, aluminum, potassium, sodium combined with oxygen and other trace elements. Each perlite ore deposit has separate and distinct ratios of these mixed glassy silicate which explains why certain deposits are better for specific applications.
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What are the usage areas?Foundry, steel casting, agricultural and horticultural purpose, landscaping, construction, lightweight concrete, mortals, plasters, fabric dying and washing, insulation of cryogenic tanks, filtration of liquids, in fertilizer production, ceramic industry, glass industry, dynamite production, human and animal health drugs, in pesticides, cosmetics industry, in cleaning powders, It plays an important role in municIn oil, water and geothermal drilling (as an additive facilitating the cementing process), coating and insulation of ship bottoms (caulk pastes), In removing water pollution caused by oil residues or other oily wastes (especially in the seas), preventing water loss by evaporation in dam lakes, cities, open water reservoirs,In oil, water and geothermal drilling (as an additive facilitating the cementing process), as a filling material in packaging, as a filler and additive to plastic foam and plates, inexpensive and light plastic as a filler in furniture making (Garden chair and table), as an insulation layer against fire, especially in steel constructions..etc.
Have you heard that perlite is used in the production of banknotes? Our product may have been used on one of the banknotes in your wallet. -
What industrial applications benefit from perlite?Perlite is used as a filler, extender and texturizing agent in numerous products. It displaces expensive resins and reduces unit weights. Perlite's filler applications include caulks, textures, joint and taping compounds, paints, polishes, hand cleaners and explosives. Additional uses include filtration, waste water treatment, oil clean-up, sludge solidification, exothermic toppings, slag treatment, insulating refractories, low density well drilling mud, foundry core and molds, formed products, shipping dunnage and adsorbent.
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What is the Early history of perlite?There are reports of early investigations being carried out in Japan in 1929. In the mid to late 1930's, many people were working in America to find uses for the material. In 1938, experiments were started in Superior Arizona by L. Lee Boyer, who later in that year made an application for a patent for a process to expand perlite and convert it to an insulating or refractory material. The World War brought a temporary halt to the industry's development until the late 1940's and early 50's when work progressed in the USA and Holland.
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What are the health effects of perlite?Perlite has been characterized as a nuisance or or inert dust. Exposure to such dusts can sometimes result in temporary physical irritation, discomfort, impaired visibility, and enhancement of accidental potential, but not to health impairment. Perlite poses no significant respiratory health risk to workers or to consumers.
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Why choose TurkPerlite?Now you are in the "Motherland of Perlite". We are extremely confident in our promise to serve you better. Our focus is on building long-term relationships with our customers, not just delivering the best quality product quickly!
Now you met us "The World's Local Miner".
You will meet the best quality.
You will receive the full service you deserve.
You live the best Price / Performance ratio. -
What is your product range?We produce ore, raw, unexpanded and expanded perlite, for any purpose.
You tell your need, we produce for you. -
Packing formats?We pack perlite in jumbo bags, 25 or 40 kg. PP bags, 10, 100, 200 lt. pp bags, kraft bags..etc.
Custom packaging and private label orders are welcome. -
What is the lead time?If the product you ordered is currently in stock, you will not wait.
Otherwise, depending on the product type; It will be made ready for loading as soon as possible within the scope of production planning. -
Shipping ways?Sea way, land way.
We choose the safest, fastest, most economical shipping way according to your address. -
Which countries are you exporting?We are already exporting to 24 countries such as India, South Korea, Thailand, Thaiwan, United Kingdom, South Africa, Brasil, United States of America, Morocco, Egypt, Caribbean, New Zealand,...etc.
All you need is to make us know your address.
We deliver your order to your door.
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