PAKISTAN TALC

Pakistan Talc Lumps & Talcum Powder

Introduction:

Talc Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 the name has been in use since antiquity and is derived from the Arabic. Talc is a highly lamellar product. It is suitable for applications where very fine, pure and bright product is required.

History:

Talc, a hydrous silicate of magnesium, crystallizes in the monoclinic system. It ranges in color from white to greenish gray or dark green. It occurs as flakes. The specific gravity ranges from 2.6 to 2.8. It has a greasy feel and a hardness of 1 to 1.5. The most common impurities are dolomite, calcite, quartz and serpentine.

Properties:

The properties of Talc which make it of commercial value are;

Extreme Softness
Moderate Lustre
Lubrication Properties
Low Moisture Content
Ability to absorb Oil and Grease
Chemical Inertness
Jigh Fusion Point
Low Conductivity for Heat and Electricity
Good Hiding Power as a pigment

Application:

Paints
Plastics & Compounding
Ceramics
Paper
Cosmetics
Pharmaceuticals
Other Uses, Cereal Polishing, Bleaching Agent, Floor Wax, Water Filtration, Leather Treatment, Shoe Polish, Welding Rod Coating, Printing Ink, Casting for Iron Ore in the direct reduction process, Asphalt, Jointing Compounds, Confectioneries, Foam / Rubber, Putties, Chewing Gum, Animal Feed, Lubricants, Soaps Manufacturing.