Talc

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

IUPAC: Hydrated magnesium silicate

CAS: 14807-96-6

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 2 1,0080
Oxygen O 12 15,9990
Magnesium Mg 3 24,3050
Silicon Si 4 28,0850

Thành phần nguyên tố

H
Hydrogen ×2
0,5%
O
Oxygen ×12
50,6%
Mg
Magnesium ×3
19,2%
Si
Silicon ×4
29,6%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ 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]

Tính chất

Loại
mineral
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
379,27 g/mol
Mật độ
2,7500 g/cm³
Độ hòa tan
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

Hợp chất liên quan

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).