IOTALK no.30

A 7.0-micron talc suitable for applications where a very fine, pure and bright product is required.

MINERALOGICAL COMPOSITION: Talc > 98.0%
Chlorite < 1.5%
Calcite Trace
Quartz Trace
Asbestos Not detected
PACKAGING: 1t bulk bags 25 kg bags,
shrinkwrapped & palletised
 
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:   TYPICAL
Particle size distribution < 30 micron
< 12 microns
< 4 microns
<1.8 microns
98%
75%
25%
10%
Average particle size (D50)   7.0 micron
Dry sieve test (ALPINE) (> 63 micron) Maximum 0.05%
Oil absorption   22 g/100g
Optical properties (Datacolor SF600+):    
L* Minimum 95.70
a* Maximum -0.12
b* Maximum 2.40
Refractive index   1.57
pH value (ISO 787/9)   8
Specific gravity/Density (ISO 787/10)   2.75 g/ml
Bulk Density (ISO 787/10)   0.80 g/ml
Loose bulk Density   0.50 g/ml
Mohs hardness   1
Specific Surface Area (BET)   5.0 m2/g
Moisture content Maximum 0.2%
 
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:   TYPICAL
SiO2 Minimum 61.0%
MgO Minimum 31.0%
CaO Maximum 0.3%
Fe2O3 Maximum 0.3%
Al2O3 Maximum 0.3%
HCl insoluble content Maximum 1.5%
Loss on ignition (at 1000 °C) Maximum 6.0%
IOTALK No. 30 is a highly lamellar talc product. It is suitable for paint and varnish applications where fineness and brightness are demanded