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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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[[File:37_Viridian_500X.jpg|thumb|Viridian at 500x]]
 
A permanent green pigment composed of hydrated chromium oxide. Viridian is a synthetic pigment with characteristic deep green, transparent particles which are unaffected by light and chemicals. The process for making the hydrated form of chromium oxide was discovered in 1838 by Pannetier in Paris. A less expensive method for manufacturing viridian was patented by Guignet in 1859. Viridian, though not extremely popular because of its high price, was used as a pigment in all types of binding media. The stable pigment is also used as a colorant in concrete mixtures, rubber, inks, and automotive paints.
 
A permanent green pigment composed of hydrated chromium oxide. Viridian is a synthetic pigment with characteristic deep green, transparent particles which are unaffected by light and chemicals. The process for making the hydrated form of chromium oxide was discovered in 1838 by Pannetier in Paris. A less expensive method for manufacturing viridian was patented by Guignet in 1859. Viridian, though not extremely popular because of its high price, was used as a pigment in all types of binding media. The stable pigment is also used as a colorant in concrete mixtures, rubber, inks, and automotive paints.
 
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[[File:37_Viridian_500X_pol.jpg|thumb|Viridian at 500x polarized light]]
[[File:37_Viridian_500X.jpg|thumb|Viridian]]
 
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
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==Risks==
== Other Properties ==
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* Gamblin Colors: [https://gamblincolors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SDSDryPigmentViridian.pdf SDS]
 
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
Particle size irregular (0.07 - 20 micrometers). Resistant to acids and alkalis.    Irregular undulose extinction in polarized light.  Bright green birefringent particles.
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* Resistant to acids and alkalis. 
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* Particle size irregular (0.07 - 20 micrometers).  
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* Irregular undulose extinction in polarized light.   
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* Bright green birefringent particles.
  
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
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* R. Newman, "Chromium Oxide Greens", ''Artists Pigments'', Volume 3, E. West FitzHugh (ed.), Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1997.  
Mallinckrodt Baker: [http://www.jtbaker.com/msds/englishhtml/c4356.htm MSDS]
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
° R. Newman, "Chromium Oxide Greens", ''Artists Pigments'', Volume 3, E. West FitzHugh (ed.), Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1997. ° Pigments Through the Ages: [http://webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/overview/viridian.html Viridian]
 
 
 
== Additional Images ==
 
 
 
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File:37_Viridian_500X_pol.jpg|Viridian
 
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
 
 
* ''Artists' Pigments: A Handbook of their History and Characteristics'', Elisabeth West FitzHugh, Oxford University Press, Oxford, Vol. 3, 1997  Comment: R. Newman, "Chromium Oxide Greens"
 
  
 
* ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996  Comment: "Pigments"
 
* ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996  Comment: "Pigments"
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  
* Website address 1  Comment: Pigments Through the Ages - http://webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/technical/viridian.html - refractive index: alpha and beta = 1.62; gamma = 2.12
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* Pigments Through the Ages - http://webexhibits.org/pigments/indiv/technical/viridian.html - refractive index: alpha and beta = 1.62; gamma = 2.12
  
 
* Thomas B. Brill, ''Light Its Interaction with Art and Antiquities'', Plenum Press, New York City, 1980
 
* Thomas B. Brill, ''Light Its Interaction with Art and Antiquities'', Plenum Press, New York City, 1980
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* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
  
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
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* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, https://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000
  
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viridian (Accessed Sept. 20, 2005)
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viridian (Accessed Sept. 20, 2005)
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 14:22, 25 June 2022

Viridian at 100x (visible light left; UV light right)

Description

Viridian at 500x

A permanent green pigment composed of hydrated chromium oxide. Viridian is a synthetic pigment with characteristic deep green, transparent particles which are unaffected by light and chemicals. The process for making the hydrated form of chromium oxide was discovered in 1838 by Pannetier in Paris. A less expensive method for manufacturing viridian was patented by Guignet in 1859. Viridian, though not extremely popular because of its high price, was used as a pigment in all types of binding media. The stable pigment is also used as a colorant in concrete mixtures, rubber, inks, and automotive paints.

Viridian at 500x polarized light

Synonyms and Related Terms

chromium oxide hydrate; Pigment Green 18; CI 77289; transparent chrome oxide; vert émeraude (Fr.); Chromoxidhydratgrün (Deut.); Veridian (Deut); viridiana (Esp.); verde smeraldo (It.); viridiaan (Ned.); viridian (Port.); chromium oxide green transparent; chromium oxide dihydrate; French Veronese green; Pannetier's green; Mittlers' green; Guignet's green; Casali's green

Raman (MFA)

Viridian, collodion slide (Forbes MFA 412), 532 nm- resize.tif

FTIR (MFA)

Viridian, chromium oxide green (bottle 405).TIF

SEM

F412sem.jpg

EDS

F412edsbw.jpg

Chemical structure

Viridian.jpg

Risks

  • Gamblin Colors: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Resistant to acids and alkalis.
  • Particle size irregular (0.07 - 20 micrometers).
  • Irregular undulose extinction in polarized light.
  • Bright green birefringent particles.
Composition Cr2O3.2H2O
CAS 1308-38-9
Melting Point 2435 C
Density 3.32 g/ml
Refractive Index 1.62; 2.12
Boiling Point 4000 C

Resources and Citations

  • R. Newman, "Chromium Oxide Greens", Artists Pigments, Volume 3, E. West FitzHugh (ed.), Oxford University Press: Oxford, 1997.
  • The Dictionary of Art, Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: "Pigments"
  • R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966 Comment: p. 173
  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • Thomas B. Brill, Light Its Interaction with Art and Antiquities, Plenum Press, New York City, 1980
  • R.D. Harley, Artists' Pigments c. 1600-1835, Butterworth Scientific, London, 1982
  • Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

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