Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

IUPAC: Hydrated magnesium silicate

CAS: 14807-96-6

अवलोकन

Talc is the softest known mineral (Mohs hardness 1) and the primary ingredient in talcum powder. It is used in cosmetics, paper, and plastics.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Hydrogen H 2 1.0080
Oxygen O 12 15.9990
Magnesium Mg 3 24.3050
Silicon Si 4 28.0850

मूलीय संरचना

H
Hydrogen ×2
0.5%
O
Oxygen ×12
50.6%
Mg
Magnesium ×3
19.2%
Si
Silicon ×4
29.6%

उपयोग

  • • Talcum powder
  • • Paper filler
  • • Cosmetics
  • • Ceramic glaze

रोचक तथ्य

  • ✦ The softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, with a rating of 1

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Controversy over possible asbestos contamination in some deposits

Structure

SMILES

[OH-].[OH-].[O-][Si]12O[Si]3(O[Si](O1)(O[Si](O2)(O3)[O-])[O-])[O-].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2]

गुण

प्रकार
mineral
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
379.27 g/mol
घनत्व
2.7500 g/cm³
घुलनशीलता
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
377.8175
TPSA
150.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
12
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
19
Complexity
188.0

संबंधित यौगिक

Kaolinite

Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Potassium Feldspar

KAlSi₃O₈

Zeolite A

Na₁₂Al₁₂Si₁₂O₄₈

Calcium Silicate

CaSiO₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talc?
Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂) is a mineral compound with the IUPAC name Hydrated magnesium silicate.
What is the molecular weight of Talc?
Talc has a molar mass of 379.27 g/mol.
What state is Talc at room temperature?
Talc is a solid at room temperature.
Is Talc organic or inorganic?
Talc is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Talc?
Talc (Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Magnesium (Mg), Silicon (Si).