Abstract: Rare earth-transition metal oxides are used as pigments. The rare earth-transition metal oxide pigments are preferably of the formula (RexTm)Oy, where Re is at least one rare earth element, Tm is at least one transition metal, x ranges from 0.08 to 12, and y ranges from x+1 to 2x+2. The pigments are useful as colorants, and possess good stability.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 24, 2003
Assignee:
DMC2 Degussa Metals Catalysts Cerdec AG
Inventors:
Daniel R. Swiler, Terry J. Detrie, Enos A. Axtell, III