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Pumice is a multifunctional raw material which can be used in many applications. Here at PumiceProducts.com we can offer you guidance and supply you material for the purpose you require.

Our Pumice Products

pumice-powderMAIN INTENDED USE

Recommended as a mild abrasive powder in dental treatments, glass polishing,
metal finishing, circuit board preparation and cosmetic scrubs.

Grade Size

NB005 4 – 6 microns (800 mesh)
NB012 9 – 14 microns (500 mesh)
FFF 5 – 74 microns (300 mesh)
FF 10 – 88 microns (240 mesh)
3/0 10 – 177 microns (120 mesh)
2/0 25 – 250 microns (90 mesh)
1/0 40 – 297 microns (60 mesh)
0-3/4 44 – 250 microns (80 mesh)

Packaging

Packed in 50lbs (22.68kg) paper valve sacks and 500kg IBC Big bags.

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Pumice GrainsMAIN INTENDED USE

Cosmetic Scrubs, textured paints, lightweight plasters, water filtration media

Chemical Description

This media contains no free silica

Grade Size

1/2 – 0.1 – 0.3 mm
1-1/2 – 0.1 – 0.4 mm
No.3 – 0.2 – 0.5 mm
No.4 – 0.4 – 1.0 mm
No.5 – 0.8 – 1.3 mm
No.6 – 1.2 – 2.4 mm
No.8 – 2.0 – 3.5 mm

Packaging

Packed in 22.68kg paper valve sacks and 500kg IBC big bags.

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pumice aggregate

MAIN INTENDED USE

Construction, lightweight concrete, precast concrete, concrete blocks and green roof systems

Physical Properties

Bulk Density 0.76 – 0.85g/cm3
Melting Point 1200 oC
pH Value 7.0 – 8.0
Specific Gravity 2.40 g/cm3
Hardness 5.5 Mohs

Grade Size

0/3             0 – 3 mm
0/8             0 – 8 mm
0/16           0 – 16 mm
4/16           4 – 16 mm

Packaging

Delivered loose in bulk or in 1 cubic metre IBC big bags

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Pumice Filtration Media is a low-density media typically used in multi-media filters to enhance the capacity of the filter and to remove smaller micron particles. Pumice sits as the top layer in a multi-media filter and is widely used for pre-treatment in desalination and seawater reverse osmosis plants (SWRO). For further detailed information on our Pumice Filtration Media

MAIN INTENDED USE

Water filtration media in pre-treatment prior to desalination, desalinisation, reverse osmosis (RO) and seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO).

Chemical Description

Pumice Filtration Media

This media contains no free silica

Physical Properties

Bulk Density     385 – 440 kg/m3
Melting Point     1200 oC
pH Value     7.0 – 8.0
Hardness     6.0 Mohs

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Applications of our Pumice Products

Pumice water filtrationPumice in modern times has been seen to be a cost effective replacement to traditional materials such as anthracite and sand in applications such as; Portable Water Treatments, Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO), Desalination. Pumice can be used for both new and refurbished plants. As pumice is lightweight, operating costs are reduced in Rapid Gravity or Pressure Filters due to the (approximately 30%) backwash requirements.

Pumice in water filtration can be used in mono or multi media filters.Potable Water Filtration; pumice filtration media is widely used in multimedia filters to treat potable water intended for human consumption. All our pumice filtration media has British Standard approval (BS EN 12906-2005) and UK Drinking Water Inspectorate approval.

Additionally our pumice filtration media is NSF-61 approved and meets all the chemical and physical testing requirements for AWWA B-100 and DIN EN 12906

Pumice lightweight aggregatePumice Aggregate is seen as a preferred choice to other materials due to its weight, where the pumice is a third lighter than other materials.When the pumice is used in a concrete mix, it increases the elasticity of the product, providing a more flexible compound, this is beneficial for high rise buildings which have to cope with additional natural elements like wind forces.Pumice Aggregate is a user friendly product for the workforce when completing tasks such as drilling or sawing.

Pumice in construction was originally used by the Romans circa 10AD. Pumice aggregate was used to create a lightweight concrete mixture, most famously The Pantheon in Rome used pumice within its structure.

Pumice application - cosmeticsPumice Products have a variety of uses within the cosmetic industry, most famously as a natural exfoliant. The texture of pumice powders and grains allows the skin to feel fresh and revitalised after a single use. Dependent on the grading, the pumice powders and grains can be used as facial or body scrubs.As pumice is a natural raw mineral, it has a neutral pH and that is not only good for your skin, but equally for the environment too.

Advantages

  • Neutral pH
  • Environmentally Friendly
  • Skin Exfoliant
  • Removes dead skin
  • Technical Specifications

Pumice metal finishingPumice is used as natural Polishing Media. In the jewellery trade, pumice is widely used as a buffering media. The pumice is good for annealing large work pieces.

For more specialist applications, a light action using the pumice produces a smooth finish on the softest of metals. The microscopic action of the pumice particles creates a surface ideal for maximum adhesion of coatings in aluminium extrusions.

Pumice odour controlPumice Odour Control Media is a granular naturally occurring product that is a suitable alternative to peat/heather, wood chips, plastic media or shells for use in bio-filters, bio-scrubbers and packed towers. It is used to treat odours emanating from sewage treatment works, wastewater treatment works, industrial processes and industrial effluents.Pumice Media is rapidly replacing the traditional biomass support systems of peat/heather, wood chip and mussel shells.

Not actively participating in the biological process pumice is not “consumed” in the manner of the alternatives and therefore has a much longer life (typically greater than 15 years). It does not compact and retains its original low pressure drop and hence low running costs.

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