Talc Powder (Talcum)
Talc Powder is a soft white mineral powder that os made from Talc, a mineral primarily consisting of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. It is widely used in various industries and consumer products.
Personal Care and cosmetics
Talc acts as an absorbant, providing a smooth and soft texture, reducing shine and preventing caking.
Plastics and Rubber
Talc is used asa filler in plastic and rubber products to enhance their mechanical properties such as stiffness, impact resistance, and dimensional stability.
Paper industry
Talc is used as a filler and coating agent in the production of paper and paperboard. It improves the paper's smoothness, opacity and printability, while also reducing ink absorption and improving ink holdout.
Ceramics
Talc is utilized in the ceramics industry asa fluxing agent, which reduces the filing temperature of ceramic products. It also improves the thermal shock resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability of ceramics.
Paints and Coating
Silica sand is used extensively in foundries for making molds and cores. It provides the refractory properties needed for casting metals by maintaining their shape and preventing defects during the metal casting process.