US scientists recreate world’s oldest synthetic pigment, 5,000-year-old Egyptian blue
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Washington State University researchers recreated Egyptian blue, the oldest synthetic pigment, by experimenting with raw materials and heating times. They produced 12 recipes for the 5,000-year-old color, ranging from deep blue to dull gray or green. The pigment has potential modern applications in fingerprinting, counterfeit-proof inks, and superconductors due to its unique properties. The project aimed to reveal hidden stories in ancient Egyptian objects. Samples are now on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
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