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    Perlite as a Filler ADVANTAGES OF PERLITE AS A FILLER

    The physical character of expanded perlite lends ■ Weight reduction


    itself to a variety of special purposes—including use as ■ Shrink and/or crack resistance
    a filler material in milled flake form, aggregate bubble ■ Low volume-based cost compared to
    form, and individual microspheres. For a detailed binders and some other fillers
    explanation of perlite expansion see PDF info-sheet:
    ■ Whiteness
    Why Perlite Works.
    ■ Impact resistance
    ■ Machinability and ease of sanding
    ■ Nail and screw holding ability
    ■ Flexural strength modification
    ■ Very fine texture in coatings
    ■ Gloss and sheen control
    ■ Pigment extension
    ■ Inertness and non-toxicity
    ■ Water and/or air permeability
    ■ Fire resistance
    Above: Cultured marble fixtures made ■ Insulation
    using perlite as a filler.
    ■ Modification of acoustic properties
    Perlite Flake ■ Available in various sizes and densities
    Perlite glass flake consists
    of broken, expanded perlite
    particles to form glass Perlite Bubbles
    flakes with an interlocking, Perlite fillers made up of
    3-dimensional structure. clusters of glass bubbles
    This structure helps reduce are used in a wide variety
    shrinkage upon drying or of applications – some of
    curing, maintaining the physical dimensions of the the most common being in
    host material. the production of acoustic
    Typical uses for perlite glass flake fillers are ceiling tiles, lightweight
    water-based construction compounds, paints, asphalt, cement, and insulating plasters. Particle sizes range
    concrete, plaster, and resin-based castings. from 1,000 microns (16 or 18 mesh) down to below
    Flake size is, generally, below 300 microns (50 200 microns (80 mesh). Densities can range from 4
    mesh) in size – averaging between 20 and 70 microns lbs. per cubic foot up to about 19 lbs. per cubic foot
    in diameter. Density ranges from 5 to 15 lbs. per cubic (64 – 300 kg/m3). Other applications include use as a
    foot (80 – 240 kg/m3). constituent in fire-rated door cores, where light
    Perlite as a Filler
    They consist of discreet hollow spheres of expanded
    perlite – generally between 10 and 300 microns in
    size. Densities vary from 6 lbs. per cubic foot to as
    high as 28 lbs. per cubic foot (96 - 450 kg/m3). Perlite
    microspheres are sometimes coated to enhance
    hydrophobic qualities or bonding properties needed
    for certain applications. Specialized technology now
    allows the production of individual, unbroken perlite
    bubbles and further classification can lead to even
    more uniform qualities for special uses. The spherical
    nature of these microspheres enhances flowability.

    Above: Fire-rated door cores made using perlite as


    a lightweight functional filler.
    Below: Perlite serves as a lightweight filler in cast
    stone products.

    Above: An exterior siding panel using perlite as the filler.


    Below: Auto body repair putty enhanced with perlite.

    weight, inert and inorganic qualities enhance fire


    resistance and material workability. The shape of
    lightweight perlite fillers promotes good bonding with
    the host material.
    Perlite Microspheres
    Perlite microspheres are
    a special subset of perlite
    fillers and require
    advanced manufacturing
    and classification
    techniques to produce.

    Perlite Institute, Inc. Copyright © 2017 Perlite Institute All Rights Reserved
    www.perlite.org • (717) 238-9723

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