What does mica do?

Our company produces and supplies cut mica plates in accordance with GOST.

Mica SMOG GOST 13752-86 Muscovite

Mica is an insulating hydrothermal material. As a rule, it is offered for sale in the format of rectangular plates. The surface can be either smooth or with light waves. We offer for sale SMOG, which stands for: hydraulic cut muscovite mica. The physical parameters of the plates must be agreed upon with the client. During production, GOST 13752-86 standards for the main dimensions are taken into account: length, width, thickness. This type of mica is actively used for hydrothermal insulation. It is often purchased to equip water meter columns, which are part of high-pressure boilers. It is allowed to use the material in electronic devices and in inspection windows that are used to complement thermal power plant boilers.

Main characteristics of SMOG

• electrical strength;
• resistance to chemicals, including acids and alkalis;
• resistance to mechanical stress;
• thermal resistance;
• increased flexibility.

The mica in the plates is also resistant to radiation. The plates can be easily split into thinner sheets, which may be required during use to solve a certain range of problems.

How is the material supplied?

This type of mica is delivered to customers in pack format. Its height can reach 150 mm. A film with hydrophobic properties is used for packaging. It prevents liquid from penetrating inside. It is recommended to store the resulting plates indoors. It is also undesirable to violate the integrity of the packaging used by the manufacturer. If transportation was carried out correctly and storage rules were not violated, the storage period of the material is not limited.

Deposits of SMOG, which are distinguished by a decent level of quality, are small if we take into account industrial volumes. In addition, the process of processing the material is accompanied by a number of difficulties, which is explained by the risk of destruction of crystals during extraction from rocks. Due to this, the material is considered valuable and rare. The plates we receive are hydrophobic. Based on their external features, they can be easily distinguished from other types of minerals. The plates most often have a light beige tint; beige and pale brown options are also found. They have a pronounced shine, which makes the material look similar to mother-of-pearl.

As a rule, mica is mined using open-pit mining. In rare situations it is necessary to engage in selective excavation. This guarantees the purity of the raw material, and fewer foreign particles enter it. Small-hole blasting is also practiced, which involves firing charges that were previously placed in the holes.

Professional equipment is used in the work. On external dumps there are complexes whose work is aimed at sampling raw materials. This is where specialists do enrichment. For this purpose, manual or mechanical methods are used. The raw materials are sent to production, where they are stratified. After completing this stage, the material is cut into plates taking into account standard parameters.

By placing an order with our company, you will receive material of a high level of quality. As for the delivery method, we offer two options: courier service or transport company. If you have any questions, you can always contact our managers.

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In this article we will tell you what mica is in the microwave, why it ended up there, and how to replace the plate in the microwave yourself.

It takes a beginner about half an hour.

Stock up on a stationery knife (if you don’t have one, you can replace it with a very sharp kitchen knife or even a needle), old mica (it is needed as a stencil) and a new mica plate. You can buy a microwave plate HERE.

How to change mica in a microwave oven yourself?

We move the entire theory to the end of the article. If anyone is interested in knowing why a high-frequency stove needs a piece of a flickering plate, turn the mouse wheel down.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing a plate in a microwave with photos and videos.

Remove the burnt plate from the microwave.

The plate can be held on by self-tapping screws – we unscrew them accordingly.

We apply it to the new mica and trace along the contour with a stationery knife.

Achtung! The use of scissors is prohibited. The edges of the plate will crumble and it will become unsuitable for further use.

We place the updated version in the place where the damaged mica was previously.

You can make mounting holes for self-tapping screws with a punch. No punch? A screw-shaped rod with a sharp tip will do.

It will be a plus if, before repairing, you wipe the walls of the microwave from droplets of fat or dried pieces of food. After all, it was because of them that the mica burned out.

How to replace the mica plate in the microwave?

You can try replacing mica with heat-resistant plastic. It is important to consider the following parameters:

High current conductivity of the replaced material.

The matter should prevent the formation of condensation on the magnetron during operation of the stove.

When heated, the “patch” should not release harmful substances.

But our team of copywriters, SEO specialists, physicists and biologists recommends not fooling yourself and others and buying mica for the microwave oven. It is always in stock, and in the Gae4ka online store you can buy it for only 120 rubles.

Why did the plate burn in the microwave?

The plate becomes unusable because:

When cooking or heating food, you do not cover it with a special cap. Under the influence of high-frequency waves, food jumps up, hits the mica and burns, forming mini-burns on the surface of the plate.

“Over time, this will lead to a wow-some explosion. An unprepared average person will think that ball lightning has flown into the microwave: electric arcs, a terrible screeching and grinding sound. In fact, the mica just burned through.”

You put the wrong dishes in the stove: those with decorative patterns, sparkling rims, those containing metal and crystal.

The purpose of mica is one thing: it protects the magnetron from clogging and moisture.

So we figured out why a modern oven needs mica, why it burns out, found out what can replace a mica plate in a microwave oven, and also published detailed instructions for replacing mica in a microwave oven at home, attached a photo and made a short video. Got some inspiration? Time to upgrade your skills and do this repair yourself. Let’s go!