Iron Oxide Yellow: Ukiyo-e colorant
Iron oxide yellow 黄土(o-do): A yellow earth mineral primarily composed of iron hydroxide. This colorant is similar to the other iron oxides which display a range of colors from tan to black.
Iron oxide yellow has been rarely found used alone and also appears infrequently as a component in mixtures. It was likely added to turmeric and flavonoids for opacity; when mixed with other mineral pigments such as other iron oxides as well as red and white lead, it created a range of earth colors.
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Examples of Iron oxide yellow in Ukiyo-e Prints
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Analysis
X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is used to detect iron. When it is found in a yellow area, it is an indication for the presence of iron oxide yellow (Fe2O3 H2O).
Other Images of Iron oxide yellow
List of Prints
Below is a list of prints where iron oxide yellow was detected.
Pages in category "Iron Oxide Yellow: Ukiyo-e colorant"
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