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BLANC FIXE™ Micro is a high-purity synthetic barium sulfate, produced from highly purified solutions through a defined growth process. The product is organically treated, resistant to acids and alkalis, insoluble in water and organic solvents, and largely free of impurities such as quartz. It is color-neutral due to its low refractive index (1.64 of BaSO4). The product offers an extremely narrow particle size range for high gloss specifications, high brilliance in colored systems, low specific surface area (<5 m²/g), and low abrasiveness due to a low Mohs hardness of approximately 3, making it easy to wet and disperse.
Property | Value |
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BaSO4 content | Approx. 99% |
Organic treatment | Present |
Brightness L* (powder) | Approx. 99 |
Particle size d50 (sedigraph) | Approx. 0.7 µm |
45 µm sieve residue | ≤ 0.004% |
pH | Approx. 9 |
Electrical conductivity | < 200 µS/cm |
Specific gravity | Approx. 4.4 g/cm³ |
Loss at 105°C | < 0.2% |
C.A.S No. | 7727-43-7 |