Overview of Inorganic Pigments
Inorganic pigments are pigments made from natural minerals or synthetic inorganic compounds. The main ingredients include metal oxides, chromates, sulfides, carbonates, etc.
- Definition
- Features
- Products
- Applications
- Qualifications
- FAQs
- Case Study
- Customer Review
- Online Inquiry
What is Inorganic Pigments?
Inorganic pigments are pigments made from inorganic compounds that show color by absorbing and scattering light rather than chemical reactions. They are widely used in coatings, plastics, cosmetics, inks and building materials to provide coloring, protection and special functions.
What are the Features of Inorganic Pigments?
High Durability
Inorganic pigments are highly resistant to ultraviolet rays, high temperatures, acids, alkalis, and chemicals, and are not easy to fade.
Opacity
Inorganic pigments have excellent ability to cover the base layer due to their high density and large particle size.
Outstanding Physical Properties
Inorganic pigments are easy to disperse, and color shift is not likely to occur during the process.
Inorganic Pigments Products List
What are the Applications of Inorganic Pigments?
Industry and Building Materials
Inorganic pigments are used in construction and building materials, paints and coatings, and the manufacture of plastics and rubber.
Printing, Ceramics and Glass
Inorganic pigments can be used in printing inks, ceramics and glass coloring.
Daily Necessities and High-tech Fields
Inorganic pigments can be used in daily chemicals and textiles, as well as optical fibers, engineering plastics, automotive engineering plastics, etc.
Art and Historical Applications
Inorganic pigments can be used in cave murals, cultural relics restoration and artist pigments.
Why Alfa Chemistry?
ISO 9001:2015
Alfa Chemistry is ISO 9001:2015 certified and focuses on collaboration and partnership.
QA & QC
Alfa Chemistry's QA (Quality Assurance) and QC (Quality Control) department oversees all production and quality systems.
On-time Delivery
Alfa Chemistry delivers high-quality products on time, meeting all customer needs.
Question and Answer
Case Study
Hidden Value of Inorganic Pigments as Potentially Valuable Magnetic Materials
Novais, Rui M., et al. Ceramics International 42.8 (2016): 9605-9612.Inorganic pigments are substances that develop color in organic solids such as ceramics and glazes, usually complex mixtures of oxides, and are relatively low cost. Their chromatic properties have been extensively studied, but surprisingly, the magnetic and electrical properties of these economical and common materials have been overlooked, despite the fact that many materials are based on ferrite spinels. Therefore, these properties in commercial black and brown pigments were studied to evaluate their potential as magnetic materials. This work reveals the potential hidden value of low-cost commercial inorganic pigments based on spinel ferrites as magnetic materials.
The dried inorganic pigments were placed inside a stainless steel mold and then uniaxially pressed. The discs were dried in an oven at 110°C for 12 hours and then cycle fired. Color measurements were taken using a light source and a standard observer.
See Our Customers Review
1. Manganese Ferrite Black (PBk26/PBk33)
"Our factory recently purchased this manganese ferrite black pigment for coating production, and it is simply amazing! Its deep blue-black tone is not only uniform and stable, but also has its own UV and near-infrared absorption ability, which greatly improves the product's weather resistance and sun protection effect. The dispersibility is first-class, and there is almost no agglomeration during mixing, which doubles the efficiency of the production line. The dimensional stability is also superb, and it does not deform under high temperature environments, making our industrial coatings very popular in the automotive and architectural fields."
Customer from Material Research and Development Department
2. Copper Chromite Black (PBk28)
"As a pigment manufacturer, we immediately purchased this copper chromium black pigment in bulk after testing it. Its pure and deep black color and easy dispersibility save our mixing process time and effort, and increase production efficiency by more than 30%. The chemical stability is amazing, and it maintains perfect performance in acid, alkali and solvent environments, which is particularly suitable for coating electronic equipment housings."
Customer from New Material Technology
3. Chrome Antimony Titanium Buff Rutile (PBr24)
"This chrome-antimony-titanium yellow-brown pigment is the core material of our research project, and the effect is far beyond expectations! The tinting power is so strong that only a small amount is needed to cover a large area, and the opacity is high. When used in plastics and building materials, the color is full and uniform. The dispersion is excellent, and there is no precipitation when mixing in the laboratory, and there is no failure on the production line."
Customer from Material Technology (R&D Center)
