MICA INFORMATION

Mica has an unusual particle shape. It is wide and long but very thin. Also it is very flexible, withstands high temperatures, and can have an attractive appearance.

MICA USES

Mica is used in paints, sealants, plastics, cosmetics, artificial stone, high tech applications, and other manufacturing.

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Grades of MICA

COARSE PHLOGOGPITE MICA FLAKE INFORMATION

This material has impurities totally 10 ppm. used in quartz lamps, tubing, and crucibles.

Packing: 50 lb multiwall paper bags.
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS  
SiO2 42 %
MgO 24 %
Al2O3 11 %
K2O 10 %
Fe2O2 11 %
LOI @1050C 2 %
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS  
Color golden
Appearance flake
Refractive Index 1.58
pH 9
Specific Gravity 2.68
Loose Density lbs/cu ft 30
Tapped Density lbs/cu ft 58
Median Particle size 650 micron
Aspect Ratio 70

BACTERICA, TOTAL PLATE COUNT: Less than 100
MOLD, YEAST, RECOGNIZED PATHOGEN: All zero
PACKING: 100 lb. Fiber drum
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 47.9%
Al2O3 33.1%
K2O 9.5%
Fe2O3 2.5 %
Na2O 0.6%
MnO2, TiO2, P & S Less than 0.6% each
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Color Off white
Texture Soft powder free of grit
Bulk Density lbs/cu.ft. 10-16 12.4 typical
Moisture @ 110° C 0.2 max 0.02 typical
LOI @ 1000° C 5.0 max 4,20 typical
pH 8.2 typical
Specific Gravity 2.8 typical
Hardness Mohs Scale 2.5 typical

PACKING: 50 lb multiwall paper bags.
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 42 %
MgO 24 %
Al2O3 11 %
K2O 10 %
Fe2O2 11 %
LOI @1050C 2 %
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Color golden
Appearance flake
Refractive Index 1.58
pH 9
Specific Gravity 2.68
Loose Density lbs/cu ft 30
Tapped Density lbs/cu ft 58
Median Particle size 650 micron
Aspect Ratio 70

MICA FLAKE #135 INFORMATION

This material has impurities totally 10 ppm. used in quartz lamps, tubing, and crucibles.

Packing: Super Sacks, 50 lb paper bags
Origin: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 48 %
Al2O3 33 %
K2O 10 %
Fe2O2 2.5 %
LOI 4.0 %
All other oxides less than 1% each  
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Color Green or tan
Appearance small flakes
Specific Gravity 2.8
Bulk Density 11 – 17 lbs/cu ft
40 mesh, 420 micron, retained 1% max
100 mesh, 150 micron, retained 65 –95%
200 mesh, 75 micron, retained 90 – 100%
Moisture 0.5% max

MICA INDUSTRIAL 3000 Information

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PACKING: Super Sacks, 50 lb paper bags
ORIGIN: USA

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS:  
SiO2 48 %
Al2O3 33 %
K2O 10 %
Fe2O2 2.5 %
LOI 4.0 %
All other oxides less than 1% each  
PHYSICAL ANALYSIS:  
Color Green or tan
Appearance small flakes
Specific Gravity 2.8
Bulk Density 11 – 17 lbs/cu ft
40 mesh, 420 micron, retained 1% max
100 mesh, 150 micron, retained 65 –95%
200 mesh, 75 micron, retained 90 – 100%
Moisture 0.5% max

NCFLAKE MUSCOVITE MICA – S20 INFORMATION

NCflake S20 is a coarse flake mica product consisting of high aspect ration particles. The high aspect ratio muscovite mica flakes and low fines content make this product ideal for the following applications:

Stucco
Asphalt Coatings
Plastics

Paints & Coatings
Cultured Stone
Sound Deadening

Typical Properties
Sieve Analysis % retained
+20 mesh <5.0%
+40 mesh >22%
+100 mesh >75%
+325 mesh <10%
Bulk Density (Colgate) 23-30
LOI (10000C) <1.0%
Color Silver/Grey
Specific Gravity 2.82
pH 6.0-7.5
CAS No. 12001-26-2

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SE MICA 40 INFORMATION

Coarse-grained muscovite mica effect pigment used for architectural and surface coating applications. This grades large delaminated flakes of mica impact high luster and visibility due to the larger partial size.

Stucco
Asphalt Coatings
Asbestos Replacement
Mold Releases

Coatings
Plastics
Rubber
Cultured Stone

Typical Properties  
Sieve Analysis % retained
+10 mesh <5.0%
+40 mesh >90%
Bulk Density (Colgate) <38
LOI (10000C) <1.0%
Color Silver/Grey
Specific Gravity 2.82
pH 6.0-7.5
CAS No. 12001-26-2

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SE MICA 90 INFORMATION

Specialty ground muscovite mica with a platey shape, high aspect ratio, chemical inhertness, and color. Effective additive for joint compounds, adhesives, stucco, gaskets, plastics, and plastisols.

Typical Properties  
Sieve Analysis % retained
+10 mesh 0.1 % max
+325 mesh 3-8%
Bulk Density (Colgate) 11-17
Median Particle Size 11 micron
Moisture Loss(100°C) <1.0%
Specific Gravity 2.82
pH 6.0-7.5
CAS No. 12001-26-2

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SE MICA 200 INFORMATION

Wet ground muscovite mica, processed specifically for industrial applications. Proprietary milling includes a high degree of delamination, which translates into a high aspect ratio and increased resiliency. Effective in the following markets:

Stucco
Asphalt Coatings
Plastics
Mold Releases

Cultured Stone
Asbestos Replacement
Foundry Coatings
Rubber

Typical Properties  
Sieve Analysis % retained
+30 mesh <2.0%
+200 mesh >75%
Bulk Density (Colgate) <35
Mean Partial Size (μm) 160-180
Color, L* Value >90
Moisture Loss @ 100°C <0.5%
Specific Gravity 2.82
pH 6.0-7.5

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SE MICA B20 INFORMATION

Coarse flake, calcined mica product consisting of high aspect ration muscovite mica. Calcination of the mica at 9000C open the mica’s naturally plately structure to enhance heat deflection characteristics, sound dampening effects, and produces a product that is stable at temperatures up to 10000C. These characteristics make it a good fit for the following markets:

Stucco
Asphalt Coatings
Plastics

Paints & Coatings
Cultured Stone
Sound Deadening

Typical Properties
Sieve Analysis % retained
+20 mesh <5.0%
+40 mesh >25%
+100 mesh >75%
+325 mesh <10%
Bulk Density (Colgate) 30-35
LOI (10000C) <1.0%
Color Bronze/Brown Flake
Specific Gravity 2.82
pH 6.0-7.5
CAS No. 12001-26-2

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SG-70 MUSCOVITE MICA INFORMATION

SG-70 muscovite mica is a dry ground mica, produced by a patented process, that can be used successfully in a variety of applications. The high aspect ratio and platy shape, along with excellent color, offer the opportunity to maximize the performance characteristics of these mineral-filled products by enhancing reinforcement, lubricity and barrier properties.

Packaging: 50 lbs / paper bag on pallets
Origin: USA

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Loose Bulk Density 18 lbs / cu ft
Color (L value) > 88
Moisture (100° C) < 0.5 %
Particle Size & Sieve Analysis
Average (median) Particle Size   28 microns (Typical)
     
Mesh % Retained  
100 0.5%  Typical  
325 30 %  Typical, less than 40% guaranteed
Chemical Specification (Typical):
SiO2 48.3 %
Al2O3 36.7 %
K2O 4.2 %
MgO 0.1 %
Fe2O3 + FeO 0.7 %
CaO < 0.1 %
LOI 7.95 %
Traces: Co, Cd, Ni, Hg, As; all less than 5 ppm
Pb less than 1.0 ppm

Packaging: 50 lbs / paper bag on pallets
Origin: USA

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Loose Bulk Density 13.3 lbs / cu ft
  0.21 gr / cc
Sieve Analysis
Average (median) Particle Size    
     
Mesh % Retained
100 0 Typical
200 1 Typical
325 8 Typical, less than 12% guaranteed
Chemical Specification:
SiO2 48.3 %
Al2O3 36.70
K2O 4.25
MgO 0.12
Fe2O3 + FeO 0.69
CaO less than 0.1
LOI 7.95
Traces: Co, Cd, Ni, Hg, As; all less than 5 ppm
Pb less than 1.0 ppm

Packing: 25 kg plastic bags or supersacks
Origin: China

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CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
SiO2 42 – 44 %
MgO 26 – 27 %
K2O 10 – 11.5 %
Al2O3 10 – 11 %
F 8.8 – 9.1 %
CaO 0.8 – 1.6 %
Fe2O3 0.14 – 0.16 %
Na2O 0.3 – 0.56 %
TRACE SPECIFICATIONS:  
Pb 10 ppm max
P 50 ppm max
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS:  
Color Very white, 93+
Refractive Index 1.592
Spec. Gravity 2.8
Bulk Density 0.24 – 0.30 gr/cm
Thermal Stability Over 1000 C
Acid Solubles 2.0% max
Dielectric Strength 20 KV/MM minimum
Water Absorption 0.45 maximum
PARTICLE SIZE:
Type Flake Sparkle Powder Micro 3000 Mesh
grade 50 – 200 Min 20 – 80 10 – 40 800 Mesh Micro
D95 140 Micron 90 50 35 4
D50 75 40 22 15 2
D5 28 14 10 4 1.5

TYPES AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF MICAS

There are three naturally occurring types of Mica and one synthetic grade of
mica commercially available. Micas have high aspect ratios, are flexible and
compressible. They are used in paints, sealants, plastics, cosmetics, artificial stone and other manufacturing.

PHLOGOPITE MICA:

KMg3(Si3AlO10)(OH,F)2
Magnesium substituted mica
Golden or tan color
Stable at high temperatures
Available as powder, flakes and sheets

BIOTITE MICA:

K(Mg,Fe)3(Si3AlO10)(OH,F)2
Iron substitutes mica
Black in color
Least available of all mica, mostly available as coarse grades

MUSCOVITE MICA:

KAl2(Si3AlO10)(OH,F)2
Aluminum substitited mica
Green or Silver in color
Most widely available type

FLUOROPHLOGOPITE:

KAl2(Si3AlO10)F2
Fluorine substituted, aluminum mica
Does not occur in nature, one of the few purely synthetic minerals
Extremely heat stable, 1000C
Brilliant white color
Available in finely ground 10 micron grades up to 3000 micron

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