Talc – occurrence and properties

Authors & references

Author:

Professor Jouni Paltakari, Aalto University

Based on: Pigments (Chapter 5). In: Paltakari, J. (ed.), Pigment Coating and Surface Sizing of Paper, (Book 11). Papermaking Science and Technology. 2nd ed. Finnish Paper Engineers´ Association /Paperi ja Puu Oy. Jyväskylä, 2009, p. 110-124. More literature references can also be found in this chapter.

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