Hemp Shives (Hurds)

Inner part of hemp stalk.
Used for green buildings (hempcrete) or animal bedding.

Description
Additional information
Parameter Value Unit Comments
Humidity <13 %
Granulometry
5 – 25 mm
95  % Can be adjusted
Cleanliness
Dust (part. < 150 µm)
< 2 %
Transportation density 250 kg/m3 Bales stripped
by PE strips
Loose density 110 kg/m3 Big-Bags
Absorption capacity 207 % NF V19-002
Water holding capacity 356 mL/L NF EN 13041
Thermal conductivity
(
Tavg = 25°C / ∆T = 10°C)
0,0486 W.m-1.K-1 NF EN 12667
Gross calorific value 3690 cal/g NF EN 14918
Weight 45 kg
Dimensions 120 × 42 × 38 cm