Introduction

Name of Product Slag Coagulant - Perlite Ore

Used for Foundry, Construction, Horticulture
Grade Suitable for all Casting types

Physical Properties

4. Moisture : Max. 1%
5. pH : 6 - 8.5

Total Chemical Composition (Weight Percent)

SiO2 73 - 75

Fe2O3 0.6 - 0.9

Al2O3 12 - 14

Na2O 3 - 4.5

K2O 4.9 - 5.8

CaO 0.3 - 0.9

MgO 0.15 - 0.25

H2O (L.O.I.) 3.5 - 4.5

Applications

 Slag Holding Compound for Iron and Steel Foundries

Technical Information of Perlite Usage in Foundry Industry

Perlite is a Slag-Holding compound is added as a slag coagulant in continues

induction furnace and in molten metal pouring ladles, prior to pouring in the mould.
It may be added either to the surface of the bath after the ladles is filled or to the
bottom of the ladle after a heel of molten metal has been poured. In application,
Perlite has got tendency to exfoliate on the temperature above 800 oC, so it will
expand when it comes into contact with melt, forming a lightweight, viscous cellular
accumulation. This accumulation of Perlite attracts all individual slag particles in the
metal, cleans the metal by coagulating impurities, floating them up to the slag layer
and also re-entry of the impurities into the metal. Perlite also helps in reducing
Sulphur and Phosphorus compounds in the melt.
Summary

 It ensures a clean metal surface free from Slag by co-agulating the impurities.
 It forms an Efficient Insulating layer on the top of ladle which significantly
 reduces the radiant loss of heat that may be maintained until pouring time
and
hence therefore acts as an insulating barrier.
 It also reduces Sulphur content and also prevents re-entry into the bath when
added
 to ladle by holding them in the slag.
 It does not produce objectionable smoke or noxious fumes, hence non-
polluting.
 The additional benefit of using Perlite in excess will help reducing contents of
 Sulphur and Phosphorus.