| abstract |
Pigments having the following experimental composition:n n n (TiO 2 ) a (ZnO) b (SnO) c (SnO 2 ) d (RE x O y ) e (AEO) f (M u O v ) g n n n [Where RE is a Group 3 transition group-derived metal or a rare earth metal, AE is an alkaline earth metal, M is any other metal, and a = 0.8 to 3; b = 0.5-1.3; c = 0.5 to 1.3; d = 0 to 0.5; e = 0 to 0.3; f = 0 to 0.3; And g = 0 to 0.1 and e + f ≧ 0.0.n n n Preferably, RE is selected from Y, La, Ce and Pr elements.n n n The pigments are used as colorants for coloring paints, inks, plastics and rubber. |