*5.2.4 Green pigments*

There are two types of commonly used green pigments. The composition, properties and applications of these can be summarised as follows:

*5.2.6.2 Precipitated black iron oxide*

*Structure and Properties of Dyes and Pigments DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.97104*

*5.2.6.3 Carbon black/furnace black*

• Increases the life of paints

• Good tinting strength

• Good tinting strength

• Resistant to high temperature

**Properties:**

*5.2.6.4 Lamp black*

**Properties:**

*5.2.7 Yellow pigments*

follows:

*5.2.7.1 Ochre*

**Properties:**

• Fast to light

*5.2.8 Chrome yellow*

**Properties:**

• Great opacity

• High brilliance

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• High hiding power

• High tinting strength

• Inert to chemical action

It is used in making yellow paints.

It is used in making waterproof paints.

• Not affected by light, acids and alkalies

It is used in making black pigments.

It is used in cement emulsions and water paints. It has a high hiding power.

The composition, properties and applications of these can be summarised as

It consists of naturally occurring yellow Fe2O3. It is used in the paint industry.
