Nickel yellow

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Description

A lightfast, bright yellow pigment. Nickel yellow was developed in the 1960s. It is compatible with most types of binding media: gums, glues, oils, waxes, acrylics. The tinting strength of nickel yellow, however, is very low.

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Synonyms and Related Terms

nickel-titanium yellow (AAT); nickel titanium yellow; nickel titanate yellow; sun yellow; jaune de nickel (Fr.); Nickeltitangelb (Deut.)

Resources and Citations

  • R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981.