Silicates

Among the different chemical classes, this group of extenders has the most variety, with a wide range of properties and crystal forms. Following silicate extenders are important for the coating industry:

Magnesium silicate (talc, asbestine, French chalk); (3MgO4SiO 2H2O)

This category covers a number of minerals with varying chemical composition based on magnesia and silica. They frequently have calcium and aluminum as impurities. Depending upon source, they are either plate-like or acicular particles. Asbestine, an exception, is fibrous. Some of the beneficial properties of talc for use in coatings include good brightness, chemical inertness, good suspension pro­perties, ability to provide mechanical reinforcement to paint films, brushability and good enamel hold-out. Talc is a hydrophobic and soft mineral that promotes sandability of fillers and primers as well as providing good intercoat adhesion. Talc is also used to impart a flatting effect and is suitable for semi-gloss and satin industrial enamels. One of the limitations of talc is that when used in exterior conditions, it chalks readily.

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