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Benefits of Using Mica Pigment for Paints and Coatings

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Any naturally occurring mineral element that consists of a collection of silicate minerals and composed of the different amount of iron, potassium, aluminum, magnesium, and water is known as Mica. It belongs to a very large group of minerals that seems perfectly suitable for its use along with several applications. The chemical, physical, electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties make Mica Pigment suitable for using in various different applications. Chemical properties – It is a compound hydrous silicate of aluminum that contains magnesium, iron, sodium fluorine, potassium, lithium, and some amount of few other elements. Therefore, the pigment flakes are highly constant and static to the action of water, alkalis, acids (except for hydrofluoric and concentrated sulphur), conventional solvents, bases, and oil. Thus, it remains unaffected by atmospheric changes. Physical properties – Mica Pigment is translucent, colorless in thin sheet, optically flat, elastic and inco...

Mica Pigment are Used for Producing Organic Cosmetic Product Range

Mica is a non-toxic silicate mineral that commonly boasts blue or green hues, to create different colors, iron oxides and other additives are added to it. Due to its natural elements, mica powder is widely used in a range of cosmetic products for giving different glittering colors. However, for many manufacturers, selecting an appropriate color for the specific product can be the tremendously confusing task. With  mica pigment manufacturers  use them as a variety of cosmetic color and cosmetic dyes. The colors of cosmetic products are produced by blending the mica powder that solidifies the color which is insoluble even in the water. Cosmetic pigment color is created by undergoing the unique technology that promotes aids in attaining enormous fine particles.  Mica pigment  powder is used in a variety of cosmetic products to produce a colorful range of eye shadows, lipsticks, nail enamels, blushers, foundation, face powder, and much more. Cosmetic dyes and pigment...

The Properties of Mica Pigment Make it Worth the Uses

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The groups of minerals that have the similar physical and chemical properties are termed as mica. The micas are silicate minerals, known as sheet silicates as they are produced from distinct layers. These are light, soft, and the sheet and minute particles are fairly flexible.  Mica pigment powders  are heat-resistant and don’t conduct heat. Basically, the most commonly used mica minerals, among the 37 different types, are black biotite, purple lepidolite, brown phlogopite, and clear muscovite. Furthermore, due to the non-toxic silicate mineral property, mica has been used for centuries. Most mined mica claims to have blue or green hues, but for making a different color appearance, iron oxides and other additives are added to it. Every so often, heat-treating is used to raise the metallic appearance of the mica.