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Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that is characterized by its layered structure, allowing it to be ground down into a very fine powder. This powder is renowned for its ability to reflect light, making it a popular ingredient in cosmetics for products such as eye shadows, highlighters, and foundations. Beyond cosmetics, mica powder is used in the automotive industry, electronics, and as a filler in construction materials.
A group of parallel cleavages can be seen in a photograph of biomica under orthogonal polarized (left) and single polarized (right) mirrors.
To further address these issues, researchers are exploring synthetic alternatives to natural mica, aimed at reducing the environmental footprint associated with mica mining. These innovations not only provide alternatives for various industries but also pave the way for a more sustainable future.
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The mica powder of HUAJING has the advantage of extremely narrow particle size, and the particle size specifications are complete, such as: 2000 mesh, 1250 mesh, 800 mesh, 400 mesh, 120 mesh, etc. The skin feeling is exquisite.
What are the uses of mica
In addition to electronics, mica is also a critical ingredient in the cosmetics industry. It is commonly found in makeup products, such as eyeshadows, highlighters, and foundation, where it serves multiple purposes. Mica provides a shimmering effect, enhancing the appearance of the skin and creating a luminous finish. Moreover, its absorbent properties help to control oil, making it a popular choice for products designed for oily or combination skin types. As consumers become more conscious of the ingredients in their cosmetics, the demand for natural and mineral-based products has surged, further boosting the mica market.
Later, with the development of science and technology, people gradually realized that mica minerals have high insulation, high temperature resistance, strong acid and alkali resistance, and mica also began to enter building materials, fire, plastics, paper, rubber, pearlite pigments and other industries. These are mainly Muscovite and phlogopite.
Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder have differences in production methods, heat resistance and color transparency. As the name suggests, natural mica powder is made from natural mica ore after processing, retaining the original characteristics and composition of the ore. Its main components are SiO2 (about 49%) and Al2O3 (about 30%), while also containing K2O+Na2O (9%-11%) and so on. The synthetic mica powder (such as fluoroglogopicite powder), is the use of a variety of raw materials through high temperature reaction and other chemical methods synthetic, its composition and characteristics can be adjusted and optimized according to the need, the chemical formula is KMg3(AlSi3O10)F2, belongs to the monoclinic crystal system, is a typical layered silicate, relatively single and pure composition. The heat resistance of natural mica powder is generally 500-600℃, and some types, such as phlogopite, can reach 800℃. The heat resistance of synthetic mica powder is more excellent, and it can withstand high temperatures above 1200℃, and the melting point or crystallization temperature is about 1375±5. The transparency of natural mica powder is relatively low, and the color is diverse, including black, yellow, white, gray, green, brown and other colors, and may vary due to different ore types and processing methods. The color of synthetic mica powder is relatively single, usually colorless transparent or white, high whiteness, good optical performance, and high transmittance from ultraviolet to infrared band.