It is made from charring animal bones and it has a high percentage of calcium phosphate. Used from prehistory throughout European medieval and Renaissance art, until modern times.
Manufacturer / product code: Kremer / 47100
Chemical description: made from charring animal bones. Kremer PDF
Color: black
Color Index: PBk9
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