Interactions between Talc Particles and Water and Organic Solvents

Three talc samples have been studied by adsorption and immersion methods after a classical characterization of their properties. The combination of adsorption isotherms and of immersion measurements allows the calculation of enthalpies and entropies of adhesion. The studied talcs are characterized as “middle energy” solids. The differences between the particle shapes of the different samples are shown to be of great importance, indicating a linkage between cristallinity and surface properties. The whole results are explained by the influence of intermolecular forces such as acid–base interactions in the interfacial layer.