{"product_id":"cobalt-zinc-silicate-blue-pigment-425137823","title":"Cobalt Zinc Silicate Blue Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt Zinc Silicate Blue (PB74) is a handmade single-pigment cobalt zinc silicate blue pigment. It produces a vivid, cool blue with a neutral undertone and a rich, saturated masstone. Compared to traditional cobalt blues, this pigment appears brighter and more modern in character while still retaining the subtle granulation, clarity, and control that painters associate with cobalt colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn use, Cobalt Zinc Silicate Blue gives a bold, controlled blue ideal for luminous skies, water, glass and enamel effects, and high chroma accents in landscape and abstract work. It has strong tinting strength without the aggressive staining of phthalo blues, making it easier to lift, soften, and rework. It mixes beautifully with yellows for bright, clear greens and with reds, violets, and earths for complex teals, blue grays, and cool shadow neutrals that stay crisp rather than muddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis silicate pigment is chemically inert, heat-resistant, and highly resistant to acids and alkalis, which makes it suitable across a wide range of binders and mediums. In artist\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es colors it offers a distinctive turquoise\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003ecobalt blue that can serve as a statement color in its own right or as a versatile mixing blue for vivid, contemporary palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCobalt silicate and cobalt zinc silicate blues were developed during the 20th century as part of the growth of ceramic and industrial pigments, when chemists began designing complex cobalt compounds that could withstand high firing temperatures and demanding service conditions. Cobalt Zinc Silicate Blue (PB74) is produced by combining cobalt, zinc, and silica to form a stable blue silicate phase with a bright turquoise-leaning hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInitially created for use in enamels, porcelain, glass, and high-performance coatings, PB74 was valued for its intense blue\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eturquoise color, excellent lightfastness, and stability in both oxidizing and reducing kiln atmospheres. As artist paintmakers began to experiment with ceramic-origin pigments, Cobalt Zinc Silicate Blue entered the studio as a specialty color, often positioned between traditional cobalt blues and more modern violet shades. Today it is appreciated by painters who want a high-chroma cobalt blue that leans neutral while preserving the handling qualities, reliability, and subtle texture of cobalt pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Synthetic (Inorganic) cobalt\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003ezinc silicate pigment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Best\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Cobalt Zinc Silicate Blue, Cobalt Silicate Blue, Cobalt Blue (PB74)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PB74\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875252486366,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0002g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875252519134,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0010g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875252551902,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0020g","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Grams","offer_id":47875252584670,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0050g","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":47875252617438,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0100g","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Grams","offer_id":47875252650206,"sku":"PS-696-0000-0500g","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/2c646c69-3bd0-4477-b267-c45cb1d277e7-copy.jpg?v=1769982692","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/cobalt-zinc-silicate-blue-pigment-425137823","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}