Cadmium yellow
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.
Cadmium sulfide can be made in various shades ranging from very light yellow to deep orange.
Manufacturer / product code: Kremer / 21010
Chemical description: cadmium zinc sulfide. Kremer PDF
Color: yellow
Color Index: PY35
More info: Pigments Through The Ages Colourlex
Raman Spectroscopy 532 nm – ElviRa Spectrometer for Art
Raman Spectroscopy 532 nm (ElviRa spectrometer) Pigments-Checker Database (94125 downloads )
Raman Spectroscopy 632 nm – ElviRa Spectrometer for Art
DATABASE – Raman 632 – Pigments Checker STANDARD – powder (9375 downloads )
Raman spectroscopy 785 nm
Pigments (powder, no binder)
Raman Spectroscopy 785 nm Pigments (pure, no binder) (95163 downloads )
Pigments with acrylic binder (Pigments Checker)
Raman Spectroscopy 785 nm Pigments-Checker Database (98007 downloads )
Pure pigments (no binder, just powder)
DOWNLOAD paper: “Pigments Checker version 3.0, a handy set for conservation scientists: A free online Raman spectra database”
Raman spectroscopy 830 nm
Pigments (powder, no binder)
Raman Spectroscopy 830 nm Pigments-Checker Database (78768 downloads )
Raman spectroscopy 1064 nm
Pigments (powder, no binder)
Raman Spectroscopy 1064 nm Pigments-Checker Database (74070 downloads )
XRF spectroscopy
XRF Spectroscopy Pigments-Checker Database (117254 downloads )
DOWNLOAD previous database from Pigments Checker V.3 DOWNLOAD paper: R. Larsen, N. Coluzzi, A. Cosentino “Free XRF Spectroscopy database of Pigments Checker” Intl Journal of Conservation Science.
Reflectance Spectroscopy (200-1000 nm) – GorgiasUV Spectrometer
Reflectance Spectroscopy (200-1000 nm) (GorgiasUV) Pigments-Checker Database (116758 downloads )
Reflectance spectroscopy – Gorgias Spectrometer for Art
Reflectance Spectroscopy (350-950 nm) (Gorgias) Pigments-Checker Database (122097 downloads )
NIR Reflectance spectroscopy
NIR-Reflectance Spectroscopy (930-1690 nm) Pigments-Checker Database (110331 downloads )
FT-IR Spectroscopy (Non-invasive Diffuse Reflectance Probe)
FTIR Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Pigments-Checker Database (98607 downloads )
FTIR non-invasive Spectroscopy Pigments (pure, no binder) Database (101496 downloads )
