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17 January, 2018

Vermiculite in Insulation and Fire Protection

Vermiculite is a popular choice for home insulation in lofts because it possesses high thermal stability and is thus an excellent insulator. The presence of vermiculite as an…

10 January, 2018

Vermiculite in Hydroponics

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants in soilless formulations using mineral nutrient solutions. The roots can be supported by an inert mineral such as…

20 December, 2017

Palabora’s 2017

Overall, 2017 has been a very successful year for Palabora Europe. The team and all of our service providers continue to deliver a quality experience…

13 December, 2017

FAQs

Q. What is vermiculite? Vermiculite is hydrated phlogopite mica, a naturally occurring mineral possessing a number of desirable properties. When heated, it has the remarkable ability…

6 December, 2017

Vermiculite in Construction

Vermiculite is utilized on a large-scale in the construction industry – but how or why exactly? Due to its slight bulk density, exfoliated vermiculite is…