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It's fascinating that just 3 years after article date this [1] gets discovered, which is a fantastic pigment with a slew of desirable properties. It's also fas
by foobarian 3y ago
It's fascinating that just 3 years after article date this [1] gets discovered, which is a fantastic pigment with a slew of desirable properties. It's also fascinating that it was only discovered in 2009 :)
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YInMn_Blue https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YInMn_Blue
- ThrowawayTestr 3y agoIt took eleven years from discovery to commercialization in paint, that seems like a long time.
- IG_Semmelweiss 3y agoI agree. Judging from the price, there is no shortage of demand. Just seems like University admins (and everyone in between) got involved to hinder a deal between inventor and commercializing partner.
- throwup238 3y agoWow, that's one pricey pigment: https://gamblinstore.com/yinmn-blue/ https://gamblinstore.com/yinmn-blue/ That's more like Williamsburg or Old Holland prices.
- Biganon 3y agoI wish I could buy the pure powder Maybe Sigma has it
- philipkglass 3y agoYou can get it as powder from Kremer Pigments: https://shop.kremerpigments.com/us/shop/pigments/45320-yinmn-blue.html https://shop.kremerpigments.com/us/shop/pigments/45320-yinmn...
- Isamu 3y agoNon-toxic!