Talc modified by milling and alkali activation: Physicochemical ...
Talc, with ideal chemical formula Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2, is a common mineral with significant commercial importance, widely used as an additive in the production of paints, plastics, paper, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, ceramics, and construction materials [Zazenski et al., 1995]. The mineral is built of layers, composed of a magnesiumbased ...