Natural mica, when coated with various metal oxides, produces a range of effect pigments with unique aesthetics, properties and applications:
- Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): Enhances whiteness, brightness, and opacity. Provides excellent UV resistance and durability.
- Iron Oxide (Fe2O3): Imparts red, brown, and yellow hues. Increases lightfastness and thermal stability.
- Copper Oxide: Provides green to black hues, enhances lightfastness, and offers antimicrobial properties.
- Iron Oxide + Chromium Oxide: Produces a wide range of colors including greens, reds, and browns. Offers durability, weather resistance, and corrosion protection.
- Iron Oxide + Cobalt Oxide: Creates deep blue colors, maintains stability at high temperatures, and can introduce magnetic properties.
- Titanium Dioxide + Cobalt Oxide: Combines whiteness and deep blue hues, offering UV resistance, durability, and electrical insulation.
These coatings enable the creation of versatile pigments suitable for various applications, from cosmetics and paints to specialized industrial uses.
