The use of chemical anchors also offers remarkable precision and control during installation. Unlike mechanical anchors that require precise drilling depths, chemical anchors can be installed at varying depths, providing flexibility to accommodate different structural requirements. Their installation process is relatively noiseless and cleaner, reducing potential disturbance in sensitive areas Their installation process is relatively noiseless and cleaner, reducing potential disturbance in sensitive areas
- The production process of lithopone involves several steps, including mining, sulfuric acid leaching, precipitation, and calcination. Raw materials such as zinc sulfide ore and sulfuric acid are used to produce lithopone powder. The final product is then transported to customers around the world through a network of logistics providers.
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With the rise of nanotechnology, research in recent years has also shown the dangers of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, and their genotoxicity, which refers to a chemical agent’s ability to harm or damage DNA in cells, thus potentially causing cancer.
Lithopone is an inorganic white pigment, obtained from co-precipitation of Zinc sulfide (ZnS) and Barium sulfate (BaSO4). As a white pigment, it acts as a cost-effective alternative for TiO2. Some of the properties of Lithopone include high brightness and performance under UV exposure. Lithopone requires less wetting agent to achieve optimum wetting of its surface. It is commercially graded on the basis of amount of ZnS. Its grades include 28%, 30%, and 60% ZnS. As a comparatively inexpensive white pigment, Lithopone is presently used in various paint formulations, road marking paints, jointing compounds, and putties.
Preparation of Lithopone: