Which of the following is used as black pigment in black ink?
A
Carbon black
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B
Germanium
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C
Graphite
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D
Coke
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Solution
The correct option is A Carbon black Carbon black is a substance produced by the incomplete combustion of heavy petroleum products such as FCC tar, coal tar, ethylene cracking tar, and a small amount from vegetable oil
Pigments are solid, opaque particles suspended in ink to provide color.
Pigment molecules typically link together in crystalline structures that are 0.1–2 µm in size and comprise 5–30 percent of the ink volume. Qualities such as hue, saturation, and lightness vary depending on the source and type of pigment.