Chemical Name: Talc, Talcum Powder
Chemical Formula: H2O12Mg3Si4
CAS Number: 14807-96-6
Appearance:
Packaging: Jute bag, Bulk
definition
With a chemical formula of H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2, it is a crystallized, very soft chemical substance.
It occurs in foliated and scaly masses. Its specific properties and structure are very similar to those of mica.
usage area
Cosmetics
Being very soft in its pure form allows it to be used as talcum powder and face powder.
Ceramics
Due to its fire resistance and poor conductivity of heat and electricity, it finds application in the ceramics industry.
Metal-Machinery
Technically, it is used as a lubricant to prevent wear on machine components.
Granite-Marble
The impure form of talc, known as soapstone, is used in laboratories for acid-resistant countertop coatings and in the production of sinks.
Other
It is used as a filler in the rubber, paint, and paper industries, in the production of weather-resistant cements, and as soapstone for carving and vase making for thousands of years.