Some of the advantages of mica powder are as follows:
- Ideal for external paint and anti-corrosion paints
- It promotes a matt finish
- Acts as an anti-cracking agent
- Helps to control paint flow
- Enhances scrub resistance
End Application: Paints, Ceramics, Rubber, Linoleum Flooring |
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| Mica Powder - Key Specification / Special Features |
Specification:
- Al2O3: 28-38%, Fe2O3: 0-7%, K2O: 8-13%,
- MgO: 0.8% Max
- Moisture: 1.5% Max, Sand: 1.5% Max
- Specific Gravity: 2.7-3.0 g/cm3
- Whitness: 70-75%
- Min. Mesh Sizes: 20, 40, 60, 100, 200, 250, 325
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| Typical Applications of Ground Mica |
| Grade |
Sieve Size |
Uses |
Purposes |
| Coarse Fine Powder |
30 Mesh |
Metal Explosives & Disinfectants |
Annealing as abrorbant |
| Medium Fine Powder |
60 Mesh |
Welding Electrodes, Cables & Wires |
As protective coating & improves dielectric properties, electrical & mechanical strength |
| Fine Powder |
100 Mesh |
Texture paints, Acoustical plasters, Ceiling tiles |
Improves physical properties, architectural durability, adhesion, water proofing |
| Super Fine Powder |
325 Mesh |
Paints, Plastics, Rubber Products, Paper |
Improves exterior durability, increase moisture resistance, flexibility, adhesion. Improves thermal and dielectric properties, impact strength, imparts heat resistance |
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