Yellow Ochres

Yellow Ochre is a natural earth pigment consisting of clay, silica and iron oxide specifically hydrated oxide (Limonite). Yellow ochre gets its characteristics yellow hue from limonite, which is mix of minerals like goethite, akaganeite, lepidocrocite and jarosite. The production process involves washing the raw material to remove sand and impurities, after which the residue is dried and finely ground into a pigment. This natural pigment blends well with other color and is commonly mixed with other paints for a variety of artistic and industrial applications.

Feature of Yellow Ochre

Ø  Natural pigment: derived from natural minerals, yellow ochre is non –toxic and eco- friendly, making it safe for a wide range of application.

Ø  Stability: yellow ochre is highly resistant to light and heat, ensuring that its color remains vivid and does not fade over time, even in harsh environment conditions.

Ø  Versatility- its blends well with other pigments, making it useful in various mediums such as oil paints, watercolors and industrial coatings.

Ø  Durability: it provides log lasting color in paints, ceramics and building materials maintaining its hue for extended periods.

Ø  Low reactively: chemically stable, yellow ochre does not interact negatively with other materials of cause unwanted reactions when mixed with other pigments.