Rublev Colours Chromium Oxide Green is an intense dark green color first used in painting in the early 19th century. The pigment has been identified on a J.M.W. Turner painting dating back to 1812. Chromium oxide is stable and is one of the most permanent pigments artists use today.
Rublev Colours Chromium Oxide Green Watercolor
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| Color Information | |
| Single Pigment: | Chromium Oxide |
| Binder: | Gum Arabic |
| Pigment Information | |
| Color: | Green |
| Colour Index: | Pigment Green 17 (77288) |
| Chemical Name: | Chromium Oxide |
| Chemical Formula: | Cr203 |
| Properties | |
| ASTM Lightfastness: | I |
| Opacity: | Semi-Transparent |
| Tinting Strength: | Average |
| Staining: | Average |
| Granulating: | Average |
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NotesNote: Some separation of pigment and medium may occur in Rublev Colours Watercolors and is a natural process when no stabilizers are added to paint to prevent this from occurring.