The Role of Coatings in Enhancing Mica’s Effect

Synthetic 120 mesh :large particle size, with pearl shining effect.

Epoxy resin has gained immense popularity in recent years, thanks to its versatility and ease of use. It is a synthetic polymer that, once mixed with a hardener, undergoes a chemical reaction that results in a durable, glass-like finish. Epoxy is ideal for a variety of applications, including jewelry making, tabletops, coasters, and art pieces. Its clarity allows for the encapsulation of objects like flowers, photographs, or glitter, making it a favorite among crafters who wish to immortalize memories in a tangible form.

The Allure of Mica Powder

Choosing Mica Powder Paint

Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder also have great differences in electrical insulation, mechanical properties, chemical stability, application range and cost. Natural mica powder has good electrical insulation, but the volume resistivity is lower than that of synthetic mica. Synthetic mica powder has better electrical insulation properties, high volume resistivity and stable dielectric constant, and is suitable for high performance electrical insulation materials. The hardness of natural mica powder is relatively low (2-3), and it has good elasticity and peeling property. The hardness of synthetic mica powder is higher (between 3 and 4), and the tensile strength and compressive strength are better than that of natural mica powder. Natural mica powder is stable in acid-base solution, but it is easy to decompose at high temperature. Synthetic mica powder is stable to acid and base at room temperature, but will be slowly corroded by sulfuric acid above 300℃. Better thermal stability, not easy to release gas. Natural mica powder is widely used in electrical appliances, welding rods, rubber, plastics, paper making, paint and other fields. Synthetic mica powder is mainly used in high-end electrical insulation materials, aviation, aerospace, national defense industry and other high-tech fields. Because synthetic mica powder needs to be produced through complex chemical processes, its production cost is usually higher than that of natural mica powder. Therefore, in the market, the price of synthetic mica powder is often higher than that of natural mica powder. However, with the continuous progress of production technology and the gradual emergence of scale effects, the price of synthetic mica powder is expected to gradually decrease.

Conclusion

The Allure of High-Quality Mica Powder