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Characteristics of Pearl White Pigment

What is Mica Powder?

When it comes to pigment powders for resin, there are several categories to consider

Factors to Consider When Buying Mica Pigments Wholesale

Many of our commonly used eyeshadow and other cosmetics have added natural or synthetic mica materials to achieve the effect of blingbling, these materials are non-toxic and non-irritating, but may contain some heavy metals, but please rest assured that if you buy regular cosmetics, its composition generally meets the requirements of cosmetics heavy metal indicators, harmless to the human body!!

In short, there are significant differences between natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder in production methods, color and appearance, performance characteristics, application fields, and price and cost. Synthetic mica powder is superior to natural mica powder in terms of high temperature resistance, transparency, electrical insulation, stability and mechanical properties, while natural mica powder has more advantages in resource acquisition, cost and color. When choosing which type of mica powder to use, you can consider the high temperature resistance of the required material, electrical insulation performance, transparency and color requirements, evaluate the mechanical strength and hardness of the required material, consider chemical stability and other different application scenarios and technical requirements to make a reasonable choice.

Mica powder is a truly versatile material that plays a crucial role in multiple industries. From elevating cosmetic formulations and crafts to enhancing the visual appeal of food and industrial products, its uses are extensive and diverse. Whether you are a cosmetic formulator, a soap maker, a craft enthusiast, or a culinary artist, mica powder proves to be an invaluable addition, offering beauty and functionality in one lightweight package. Its natural origins and shimmering effect continue to captivate consumers and professionals alike, ensuring its place as a favored ingredient for years to come.

For example, the safe operation of high-speed rail cannot be separated from the escort of mica products.

A group of parallel cleavages can be seen in a photograph of biomica under orthogonal polarized (left) and single polarized (right) mirrors.

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.

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