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Bismuth White, Bismuth Subnitrate

PW17

Pigment Description

A rare inclusion in artists paints. It may impart pearlescence but Artiscreation mentions it may yellow. A much more common pearlescent pigment is Mica, PW20.

Resources

PW17 pigment data from David G. Myers, The Color of Art Pigment Database, Artiscreation.com

Stats

Lightfastness

Very good but not excellent

Artiscreation mentions possible yellowing

Transparency

Opaque, Semi-Opaque

Toxicity

Thought to be in category of lesser concern

Treat all pigments and paints with studio safety protocols.

Chemical Name

Bismuth Nitrate, Basic Bismuth Nitrate

Dry Pigments listing PW17

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