Odorless and harmless! A natural small particle pumice with countless interconnected air holes, excellent in moisture absorption and water retention.
"Kagalite" is a rich natural small particle pumice (a type of natural glass from the rhyolite family) produced in the suburbs of Kanazawa City, characterized by its unique pale yellow-white sandy appearance and countless interconnected air holes. After mining the raw material, it is refined in a factory equipped with comprehensive facilities and management systems to ensure high-precision crystal production through all processes, including washing, drying, and grinding. It is widely used for casting, ironmaking slag removal, light alloy casting sand, paints, gardening, and more. 【Features】 - Lightweight and colorability - Moisture absorption and water retention - Thermal insulation, fire resistance, and breathability - Sound absorption and soundproofing - Chemical resistance, odorless, and non-toxic For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.
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【Characteristics】 ■Specific gravity: Unit volume (lightly packed) 0.5–0.9 kg/L ■Fire resistance: SK02a (1060℃) ■Thermal conductivity (λ): 0.280–0.341 kca1/mh℃ (measured temperature 180–300℃) ■Sound absorption rate: Approximately 60% ■pH: 7 ■Water absorption rate: 15–28% ■Oil absorption capacity: 10–24% ■Freeze test: No change after 24 hours at -20℃ ■Porosity test: 48.6% (JIS R2614), 42.9% (JIS R2215) ■Chemical resistance: Extremely stable chemically due to natural glass *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.
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【Uses】 [Dry Products] ■ For casting and ironmaking slag removal ■ For lightweight alloy casting sand ■ For pesticide bulk enhancement ■ For paint ■ For spray wall materials ■ For filtration ■ For horticulture [Washable Products] ■ Used as lightweight aggregate for blocks, tiles, ready-mixed concrete, etc. *For more details, please refer to the catalog or feel free to contact us.
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Technica Corporation is a specialized manufacturer of chemical products focused on soil and water, producing and selling chemicals for soil improvement, drainage treatment, and environmental circulation, and is a company that innovates technology for various themes. Currently, Technica's products play a significant role in promoting infrastructure development, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. On the other hand, we are also actively addressing global environmental pollution issues by conducting environmental purification projects, such as the insolubilization treatment of pollutants containing heavy metals and oil, utilizing research institutions. Furthermore, we strive to maintain a corporate culture and pride that embodies ethics and humanity that can be passed on to the next generation, and we will continue to work towards being a "strong company," "strong individuals," and fostering a spirit of sharing.
