Main uses of vermiculite:
建築:輕質材料輕質混凝土骨料(輕質牆粉、輕質砂漿)耐熱材料牆體材料、防火板、防火砂漿、防火磚。
保溫隔熱:吸音材料、地下管道、溫室管道、保溫材料、室內和隧道裝置、公共場所的牆壁和天花板。
Metallurgy: Steel frame covering material, iron making, casting slag removal high-rise building steel frame covering material, vermiculite loose material.
農林業:園藝、高爾夫球場草坪、種子防腐劑、土壤改良劑、濕潤劑、植物生長劑、飼料添加劑。
Marine fishing: Fishing for bait.
其他方面:吸附劑、助濾劑、化工產品和肥料的活性載體、污水處理、海水油吸附、捲菸過濾嘴、炸藥密度調節劑。
In agriculture
In agriculture, vermiculite can be used as a soil amendment, because of its good cation exchange and adsorption, can improve the structure of the soil, water storage and retention, improve the soil permeability and water content, acid soil into neutral soil; Vermiculite can also play a buffer role, hinder the rapid change of PH value, so that fertilizer is slowly released in the crop growth medium, and allow slightly excessive use of fertilizer without harm to the plant; Vermiculite can also provide crops with K, Mg, Ca, Fe and trace amounts of Mn, Cu, Zn and other elements. The properties of water absorption, cation exchange and chemical composition of vermiculite make it play multiple roles such as fertilizer preservation, water retention, water storage, air permeability and mineral fertilizer. The experiment showed that 0.5-1% of expanded vermiculite was added into the compound fertilizer, which could increase the crop yield by 15-20%.
horticultural
Horticulture, vermiculite can be used for flowers, vegetables, fruit cultivation, seedling and other aspects. In addition to being used as potting soil and conditioner, it is also used for soilless cultivation. As a nutritious base for growing potted trees and commercial seedbeds, it is particularly beneficial for transplanting and transporting plants. Vermiculite can effectively promote the growth of plant roots and the stable development of seedlings. Provide water and nutrients necessary for plant growth for a long time, and keep the root sunlight temperature stable. Vermiculite can make crops from the early growth can obtain sufficient water and minerals, promote faster growth of plants, increase production.