Pumice Stones

The term pumice (pumice) is an Italian word. It has different names in different languages. For example, in French Ponce, in English (coarse grain) Pumice, (fine-grained) Pumicite, in German (coarse) Bims, (fine-grained) Bimstein. In Turkish, it is known by many names such as pumice stone, foam stone, callus stone.

Pumice is a porous, spongy, glassy volcanic rock. It is resistant to physical and chemical factors, formed as a result of volcanic events. It contains numerous pores from macro scale to micro scale, due to the sudden departure and sudden cooling of the gases in the body during its formation. Since the pores are generally unconnected spaces, their permeability is low and heat and sound insulation is quite high. Pumice differs from similar volcanic glassy rocks (perlite, obsidian, pekş-tayn) with some unique features. It is practically distinguished from these by its color, porosity and absence of crystalline water.

Textile Industry

In the textile industry; pumice gravels, stones and pumice powders are abrasive for jeans. It is used to obtain different effects by abbrassion of indigo and other dyed textile materials. With the washing process, also known as a denim stone washing, the color of the fabric is lightened and softened. Due to its natural use, offers healthy solutions in the production of textile products.

Agriculture Industry

In agricultural applications; Contains iron, magnesium, aluminum and calcium basic pumice with higher components is used. In particular, soil improvement economical and healthy solutions for growing plants in soil environments offers. Irrigation with high water holding capacity in places with drought problems While it reduces the amount of water, it regulates drainage in clayey fields and improves the development of roots. supports. Today, in countries such as Israel, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, which have insufficient water resources, Prevent water loss due to hot climate and excessive evaporation of irrigation water. In order for the plants to pass through, pumice is laid under the soil at a certain depth and thickness. The water it needs is provided to reach the roots directly.

Construction

About 90% of the > 400 mikron pumice produced all over the world is used in the construction of especially earthquake resistant structures industry. The use of light materials such as pumice and perlite is used all over the world has gained great importance. It is used for making lightweight concrete. These materials significantly reduce the building load and absorbs horizontal and vertical strong vibrations.
Due to excellent and spongy natural structure of pumice stones, they are very good natural isolators for construction industry. Regulating hot and cold so therefore they are using widely as briks for inner and otside isolating of buildings.

Detergent Industry

In detergent industry, the small size of 100 – 250 microns Pumice Stones are using.

Decorative Paints

When decorative paints are developing, the preferable sizes are 250 – 400 microns of Pumice Stones.