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FYI, "chrome yellow" is lead(II) chromate, which is a stunning color that is, for obvious reasons, not as popular anymore. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead(I
by fenwick67 8y ago
FYI, "chrome yellow" is lead(II) chromate, which is a stunning color that is, for obvious reasons, not as popular anymore.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead(II)_chromate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead(II)_chromate
- evincarofautumn 8y agoLead-based pigments are really stunning—shame about the toxicity. Lead(II) iodide is another lovely yellow, albeit less stable than the chromate. I had a chemistry teacher in high school who used to work on paints and inks—he showed us several demonstrations of making beautiful and highly toxic pigments.