As a practitioner in the talc industry, Xinda talc has always pursued a dual breakthrough in technology and cognition. Invited Dr. Jia Xiuzhuang, Secretary General of the Talc Special Committee of the China Non Metallic Minerals Association, to visit the company and bring a knowledge feast focusing on industry pain points and future trends.
Decoding the 'present and future' of the talc industry
Dr. Jia's science popularization this time will revolve around three core dimensions, targeting key industry issues:
1. The inherent advantages and diverse applications of talc:
The unique molecular structure of talc, consisting of two layers of silicon oxygen tetrahedra sandwiching one layer of magnesium oxygen octahedra, endows it with characteristics such as oleophilicity, hydrophobicity, and easy delamination, making it an irreplaceable functional filler in plastics, paint coatings, ceramics, cosmetics, and other fields.
2. Global industrial landscape and China's position:
(1) Data shows strength: In 2023, the global annual production of talc concentrate is about 5.85-6 million tons, with China ranking first in the world with a production of 1.8 million tons, and its export volume accounting for an important share of global trade volume
China, India, United States, Afghanistan, France, Finland
It is a major producer of talc in the world
(2) New market trend: China's talc industry is shifting from "scale expansion" to "quality upgrading", focusing on high-performance and refined product research and development
3. Future Trends
Zero carbon production, application of automation technology, comprehensive utilization of resources, and exploration of domestic market demand will become growth points in the industry.
Enterprise Action: Knowledge driven Three Major Upgrades
Standard upgrade: Establish a stricter asbestos control system and benchmark international compliance requirements;
Product upgrade: Focus on the research and development of high whiteness and nanoscale talc fillers, seize the mid to high end market;
Production Upgrade: Explore zero carbon processes and automation technologies to address labor shortages and ESG responsibilities.
Conclusion: Joining hands to move towards a new cycle of talc industry
From mineral structure to global trade, from technological bottlenecks to a green future, Dr. Jia's sharing will outline the panoramic map of the talc industry for us. Looking forward to taking this popular science popularization as a starting point, Xinda Talc and industry colleagues will work together to promote the leap of Chinese Talc from "scale leading" to "quality leading", and win more voice in the international market!
