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Axim’s mica flakes can be mixed into composite materials like cement or asphalt to give it a sparkling look. Axim’s mica powder are also used in many cosmetic products for this same purpose. Mica flakes consist of high-quality mica scrap that is ground to a size of 2 to 30 mesh. A crushing and sieving process is used to make mica flakes. Mica powder is available in a wide range of mesh sizes. Commonly used for decorative purposes.
As the leading North American mica supplier, Axim Mica offers the best mica flakes and powder for decorative applications. Our mica flakes come from premium mica scrap ground to sizes ranging from 2 to 30 mesh.
Our flakes have a healthy mixing relationship with composite materials like cement or asphalt to create a sparkle.
With the largest inventory in the US and Canada, our mica powder lineup spans a wide range of mesh sizes. Trust Axim Mica as your supplier, and never worry about mica powder and flakes and other insulation needs.
Mica, a naturally occurring mineral known for its reflective properties, is ground into flakes and powder for a variety of uses. Historically prized for its aesthetic and insulating qualities, mica flakes, derived from mica scrap, enhance composite materials with a sparkling appearance.
Mica powder, finely milled and available in various mesh sizes, adds shimmer to cosmetics. Celebrated for their heat resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical inertness, mica products tap into a legacy of versatility, blending nature’s beauty with practical applications across industries.
Mica flakes and powder have the same underlying material in mica, but have different properties for specific operations.
Both mica flakes and powder possess the inherent properties of mica such as heat resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical inertness enabling their use for many applications.
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Parameter
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Specification
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Form
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Flakes & Powder
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Size Range (Flakes)
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2 to 30 mesh
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Size Range (Powder)
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Wide range of mesh sizes available
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Specific Gravity
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2.82
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Index of Refraction
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1.58
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Hardness (Moh’s Scale)
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2.5
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pH Value
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7.7 (BS 3483); 5.2 for distilled water
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Oil Absorption
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60-90 g/100g Mica (BS 3483)
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Water Solubility
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Not more than 0.5% (BS 1765)
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Effect by Common Acids
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Slight
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Chemical Composition
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Silica (SiO2) - 45.70%, Alumina (Al2 O3) - 33.10%, Potassium Oxide (K2O) - 9.87%, Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3) - 2.48%, Sodium Oxide (Na2O) - 0.62%, Titanium Oxide (TiO2) - Trace, Calcium Oxide (CaO) - 0.21% Magnesia (MgO) - 0.38% Moisture (@ 100 °C) - 0.25% Loss on Ignition (H2O) - 2.74%
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Loss on Ignition (H2O)
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2.74%
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Softening Point
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2800°F
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Moisture (@ 100 °C)
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0.25%
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The process of creating mica flakes and powder both start with mica scrap, sourced for its purity and luster. Here’s how it’s manufactured into two distinct products:
The mica scrap is first cleaned and dried. It’s then ground into smaller pieces and put through a sieving process, resulting in flakes sized from 2 to 30 mesh. This precise sizing allows for consistent particle distribution.
For mica powder, the process goes a step further. After achieving the initial flake stage, the material is milled into a fine powder. The grinding ensures a smooth, uniform powder in various mesh sizes suitable for cosmetic applications and more.
Axim Mica’s mica flakes and powder come in a wide array of types, each optimized for specific uses based on their size and processing method. Here’s a glimpse into the diversity of our offerings:
Coarse Flakes: Sized at 3.36 mm (6 Mesh), these are ideal for oil well drilling, pearlescent pigments, and creating artificial snow due to their significant size and sparkling effect.
Medium Coarse Flakes: With a size of 1.68 mm (10 Mesh), they’re used in Christmas ornaments, display materials, and as flocking material for their glittering effects.
Fine Coarse Flakes: Measuring 1.0 mm (16 Mesh), these flakes serve in concrete block fillers, refractory bricks, gypsum boards, and asphalt roofing for thermal insulation and weather-proofing.
Coarse Fine Powder: At 0.55 mm (30 Mesh), this powder is employed in explosives, automotive components for soundproofing, and as fillers or absorbents due to its fine granularity.
Medium Fine Powder: Sized at 0.25 mm (60 Mesh), it’s utilized in welding electrodes, cables, and foundry works to improve dielectric properties and physical strength.
Fine Powder: At 0.15 mm (100 Mesh), suited for texture paints, acoustical plasters, and ceiling tiles, enhancing physical properties, durability, and water resistance.
Superfine Powder: The finest at 0.04 mm (325 Mesh), it’s used in paints, plastics, rubber products, paper, and cosmetics, providing thermal and dielectric property improvements, flexibility, and adhesion.
Enhances the appearance of cement, asphalt, and resin-based products with a sparkling effect.
Imparts a shimmery glow in products like eyeshadows, nail polish, and body glitter.
Adds luster and depth to automotive, architectural, and decorative paints.
Used in card making, scrapbooking, and other craft projects for a glittering finish.
Incorporated into plastics for automotive components, appliances, and consumer electronics, adding sparkle and improving aesthetics.
Mixed into rubber to create visually appealing designs in rubber goods and toys.
Choosing Axim Mica’s mica flakes and powder for your projects brings a host of advantages:
Mica flakes give composite materials like cement and asphalt a unique, sparkling look, while mica powder adds a luxurious shimmer to cosmetics, elevating product aesthetics.
Heat resistance, low thermal conductivity, and electrical insulation make these materials suitable for a wide array of industrial and aesthetic applications.
Inert and stable across various chemicals, mica flakes and powder are safe for use in diverse environments, including sensitive cosmetic formulations.
Both mica flakes and powder are easy to integrate into various product formulations, offering consistent dispersion and blendability.
As natural minerals, mica products offer an environmentally friendly choice for applications demanding sustainability alongside aesthetic and functional qualities.
Over 50 industries, 12,000+ clients including aerospace, energy, and automotive, rely on our mica products for the past two decades. Our broad application scope demonstrates our ability to meet diverse needs with precision and excellence.
As home to North America's largest inventory of mica and mica products, from insulation sheets to custom fabricated parts, we ensure immediate access to the materials you need, when you need them.
Our in-house engineering team's deep mica expertise fuels our custom fabrication and converting capabilities, making even the most complex projects feasible and straightforward.
Offering the most competitive prices without sacrificing quality, we're committed to providing exceptional value. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification stands as a testament to our unfaltering dedication to quality standards.
With over 150,000,000 parts fabricated and counting, servicing more than 12,350 companies, our experience is extensive and varied. Trust us to understand—and meet—your unique requirements.
Our mica solutions are designed with ease of installation in mind. We streamline your projects, saving you time and resources. We give you tailored and adequate technical advice pre and post working with us.
At Axim Mica, we’ve dedicated over two decades to delivering top-quality mica products, ensuring on-time, defect-free performance. Our focus on eliminating waste and enhancing efficiency translates into reliable solutions tailored to your needs.
Trust us to bring unparalleled quality and expertise to your projects, saving you both time and money with every order.
Axim Mica’s commitment to excellence is embodied in our ISO 9001:2015 certification. Adopting proactive risk-based thinking and lean methodologies, we strive for zero-defect parts.
Our comprehensive Quality Management System assures product consistency and reliability, providing higher value and greater confidence. Experience the Axim Mica difference—where quality saves you time and money.
Here is a simplified 3-step process for ordering lampshade mica from Axim Mica.
Reach out with your project needs via phone, email, or our website. An Axim Mica expert will guide you through product options and customization.
We'll provide a competitive quote tailored to your specifications, ensuring you receive the best value for your mica requirements.
Upon order confirmation, we promptly ship your high-quality, defect-free mica products, ensuring they arrive exactly when you need them.
Mica flakes are commonly used to add a sparkling effect to composite materials like cement or asphalt and are also integrated into paint formulations and crafts for their decorative appeal.
Yes, it’s safe to use mica flakes. They are chemically inactive and non-toxic, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including decorative purposes in the construction and arts & crafts sectors.
Mica powder is finely milled mica that offers a shimmering effect, commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products for its smooth, lustrous finish. Mica flakes, on the other hand, are coarser, providing a distinct sparkling texture for decorative enhancements in various materials.
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