3. Synthetic Alternatives

Huajing mica cosmetic grade mica powder has been loved by customers since it entered the market, and has a general response, excellent quality, stable quality and high reputation.

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that belongs to a group of silicate minerals. It is characterized by its layered structure, which allows it to be split into thin sheets. The most common types of mica include muscovite and phlogopite. Edible mica powder is made from these mineral forms, specifically processed to be safe for consumption. The powder is finely milled from natural mica and often mixed with other safe colorants, such as titanium dioxide, to achieve various shades and enhance its opalescence.

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

1. Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal One of the most noticeable advantages of incorporating mica powder into paint is the aesthetic enhancement it provides. The reflective qualities of mica create a luminous effect that changes with the light, adding a dynamic quality to painted surfaces. Whether used in small touches or as a main ingredient, mica powder can turn a simple paint job into something extraordinary.

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.