NV 1 – tyrian purple

Prepared in antiquity from the ink of the shellfish Murex trunculis and Murex brandaris.

Manufacturer/ product code:  Kremer / 36010
Chemical Description:  natural 6,6´-dibromindigo with impurities
Color: violet
Color Index: NV 1
More info:  Kremer


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Raman spectroscopy 785 nm

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Raman spectroscopy 1064 nm

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XRF spectroscopy

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Reflectance Spectroscopy (200-1000 nm) – GorgiasUV Spectrometer

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NIR Reflectance Spectroscopy (930 – 1690 nm)

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