Vermiculite

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral commodity that is mined primarily in the United States, South Africa, China, and Brazil. It has a unique property: when heated, it expands, making it useful for various applications. As an ingredient in horticultural and agricultural products, vermiculite improves soil aeration, water retention, and nutrient availability for plants. In construction, it is used as insulation material due to its fire resistance and thermal properties. Vermiculite can be found in loose-fill...

Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral commodity that is mined primarily in the United States, South Africa, China, and Brazil. It has a unique property: when heated, it expands, making it useful for various applications.

As an ingredient in horticultural and agricultural products, vermiculite improves soil aeration, water retention, and nutrient availability for plants. In construction, it is used as insulation material due to its fire resistance and thermal properties. Vermiculite can be found in loose-fill insulation, blown into wall cavities, attics, and other enclosed spaces.

Vermiculite is traded as a raw mineral or in processed forms like exfoliated vermiculite and vermiculite concentrate. The production process involves mining the mineral from open-pit mines and processing to remove impurities and produce various grades of the product.