Mica Powder is used in the manufacturing of welding electrodes as a flux coating on the metal wire. Its very important Part of welding Electrode, as the quality is determined by use of Mica .
Mica is added flux with which welding electrodes are coated as arc stabilizers, weld pool protectors, fluxing agents, slag modiers, binders, extrusion agents and pigments.
Mica coating provides two distinct types of protection & Benefits :