In order to answer the questions below, you will need to read the article assigned and refer to your textbook for further information. Chrome green and Cadmium yellow are examples of inorganic pigments used in printing inks. Inorganic pigments also are used in printing inks to a lesser extent.
Black ink is made using carbon black.
And white pigments, such as titanium dioxide, are used either by themselves or to adjust characteristics of color inks. Inks also contain additives such as waxes, lubricants, surfactants, and drying agents to aid printing and to impact any desired special characteristics. Copyright 1998 American Chemical Society. The McGraw-Hill Companies. Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .