Inverse Gas Chromatography at Infinite Dilution, i.e. IGC-ID, allows follow
ing the evolution of surface properties of talc impregnated with increasing
concentrations of polyethyleneglycol of molecular weight 20,000. Coupling
Inverse chromatography in infinite dilution conditions measurements with co
ntrolled surface modification, we have developed a new method to estimate t
he lateral to basal surface ratio of talc crystals.