bone black

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Bone black

This page presents the Spectroscopic analysis of this pigment.
The pigment has been examined using XRF spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, and Reflectance Spectroscopy. These complementary techniques provide valuable insights into the pigment’s composition and structure.
This page aims to show which analytical methods are most effective for identifying this pigment in artworks and historical materials. By comparing results across different techniques, it serves as a practical reference for Heritage Science, Conservation, and Pigment Analysis.

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
More info: Pigments Through The Ages Colourlex

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