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It's likely expensive because of the synthesis and quality control not because of the raw ingredients (not that they're necessarily cheap either).
by Osmium 6y ago
It's likely expensive because of the synthesis and quality control not because of the raw ingredients (not that they're necessarily cheap either).
- samatman 6y agoIndium is a bit more expensive than silver at the moment, the other two are much cheaper. So yes, synthesis, quality control, probable patent encumbrance, and high demand, more than raw ingredient price: but it'll never be particularly cheap.
- londons_explore 6y agoBut how many grams of pigment in a can of paint?