Soapstone which is also known as steatite or soaprock is basically talc schist, which is a type of metamorphic rock composed largely of the magnesium-rich mineral talc. It has been used in a wide range of applications ranging from the cosmetic industry to the plastic industry and more. Ashirwad Minerals is the leading Soapstone Powder Manufacturer in Rajasthan offering the finest quality Soapstone powder for various industries. Today in this blog we will discuss the various applications that make Soapstone Powder a highly beneficial material for various applications. The properties theta give soapstone powder a wide variety of uses are its soft texture and smoothness, good lustre, high lubricating property, low moisture content, chemical inertness, high fusion point, low electrical and heat conductivity, ability to absorb oil, good retention for various filler purposes, witness, good hiding power, high specific heat and more.
- Paint Industry: Soapstone powder is considered a major ingredient in paints and coatings. They have been used in a wide range in the production of decorative paints, industrial coatings, pigment pastes, primers, adhesives, putties and other products in the industries. They are preferred because they have the ability to control glosses, improve durability, fights rust, help to prevent cracking and enhances smoothness. Apart from this the pigment control and stability are also the applications that soapstone powder adds to paints and coatings.
- Paper Industry :Soapstone powder or talc powder is considered the number one consumer in the paper industry. It has been used in 3 stages in papermaking as a filler, to control pitch and stickiest and in paper coating. As the process of papermaking begins, some micro impurities clog the paper machinery and Soapstone powder being hydrophobic absorbs these micro-droplets thus controlling the stickiness and avoiding clogging in the paper. Furthermore, it also helps in improving the smoothness of the paper, water retention in certain papers and as well as printability for coated papers.
- Plastic Industry :Soapstone Powder has been increasingly used in HDPE, PP, PVC, Thermosetting compounds. It has been considered an excellent filler due to its blending characteristics and thermal and electrical resistance. It also improves absorbing strength, giving stability and helping in the electrical insulation of plastics. Apart from this, due to soapstone powder’s chemical inertness, super electrical and thermal resistance and other properties, it also imparts hardness, stiffness and tensile strength in plastic products and also improves the quality of their surfaces.
- Ceramics Industry :The ceramics industry is another soapstone powder consumer. It has been used mostly as a low-cost filler in ceramic tiles, sanitary ware, dinnerware, porcelain and more. Apart from this, it has also been used as a flux to control thermal expansion particularly in catalysts and particulate filters.
With the help of our expert and knowledgeable team, we have been engaged in providing the best range of soapstone powder which has been manufactured using the best quality raw materials. As seen above, Apart from these industries, Our range of soapstone powder is also used for other industrial applications also. They are available at reasonable prices at international standards. Further, the soapstone powder supplied by us is also highly appreciated among our clients and is also checked on various parameters to provide defect-free products to all our clients.
