Ultramarine Blue Pigment Intelligence
Synthetic blue pigment made from sodium aluminum silicate, prized for vibrant color and lightfastness.
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Live value: $2.5/kg · Range: $3–$15
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About
Ultramarine blue pigment is a synthetic inorganic colorant made from sodium aluminum silicate sulfur compounds, originally developed as an artificial alternative to costly lapis lazuli. Manufactured through high-temperature calcination of silica, aluminum oxide, sodium carbonate, and sulfur at temperatures exceeding 750°C, this vibrant blue pigment exhibits exceptional lightfastness and chemical stability. Fine artists, craftspeople, and manufacturers prize ultramarine blue for oil painting, watercolors, ceramics, plastics, and cosmetics applications. Its intense blue hue with slight red undertones makes it indispensable for color mixing and sky renderings. The pigment offers excellent opacity, non-toxicity, and resistance to acids and alkalis. Makers choose ultramarine blue for its brilliant color saturation, permanence, and versatility across multiple mediums. Available in various particle sizes from fine to coarse, it provides consistent performance in both professional and hobbyist applications while remaining cost-effective compared to natural alternatives.
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Synthetic blue pigment made from sodium aluminum silicate, prized for vibrant color and lightfastness.
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