Mars orange
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Description
Synthetically prepared iron oxide pigment mixed with Aluminum oxide. Mars orange is a permanent pigment with good tinting strength and good oil-drying properties.
See also Mars colors.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Marsorange (Deut.); orange de mars (Fr.); arancio di marte (It.); ijzeroxideoranje (Ned.)
Hazards and Safety
No significant hazards.
Additional Information
R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- R. J. Gettens, G.L. Stout, Painting Materials, A Short Encyclopaedia, Dover Publications, New York, 1966
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979