The new bright blue pigment in the plastic industry has officially entered the market
The new bright blue pigment in the plastic industry has officially entered the market
Recently, Oregon corvallis, Oregon state university (OSU) chemists accidentally discovered in 2009, new bright blue pigment now formally entered the market, it will be widely used in coating and plastic. The new pigment is made up of unique crystal structures that absorb the red and green wavelengths of the light and reflect only the blue. Blue is extremely durable, and the combined structure is especially stable, even in oil and water. In addition to coating and plastic, another commercial use of the pigment is roofing material. The new pigment is a cool blue compound with an infrared reflectance of about 40 percent, much higher than other blue pigments and can be used in blue roofing. The above characteristics make this new type of pigment widely applicable to all kinds of commodities. For example, when applied to paint, it helps keep the building cool by reflecting off the infrared light. What's even better, Subramanian says, is that the pigments contain no toxicity. Oregon state university has agreed to an exclusive licensing deal with Shepherd for the new bright blue pigment called YInMn blue, which will be widely used in coatings and plastics.
