Abstract: Goniochromatic luster pigments are based on titanium dioxide-coated silicatic platelets which have been heated in a reducing atmosphere and which comprise at least one layer packet comprising A) a colorless coating having a refractive index n≦1.8 and B) a coating which has a refractive index n≧2.0, which includes iron(III) oxide and which selectively absorbs visible light.

Abstract: Bismuth vanadate pigments of the formula (Bi.sub.4 V.sub.2 O.sub.11).sub.1-x.(BiVO.sub.4).sub.x, where 0.ltoreq.x<0.9, further comprising from 0 to 0.5% by weight of phosphorus in the form of bismuth phosphate, are characterized by a CIELAB hue angle of from 64 to 91.degree., a chroma of from 72 to 95 and a lightness.gtoreq.62 (measuring angle 45.degree., standard illuminant D65).

Abstract: Goniochromatic luster pigments based on multiply coated platelet-shaped metallic substrates comprising at least one layer packet ofA) a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide, silicon oxide hydrate, aluminum oxide and/or aluminum oxide hydrate, andB) a nonselectively absorbing, silicon-containing layer which is at least partially transparent to visible light,and also, if desired, additionallyC) an outer layer which consists essentially of colorless or selectively absorbing metal oxide,are useful for coloring paints, inks, including printing inks, plastics, glasses, ceramic products and decorative cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Goniochromatic luster pigments based on multiply coated platelet-shaped metallic substrates comprising at least one layer packet ofA) a layer consisting essentially of silicon oxide, silicon oxide hydrate, aluminum oxide and/or aluminum oxide hydrate, andB) a metallic layer which consists essentially of aluminum and is at least partially transparent to visible light,and also, if desired, additionallyC) an outer layer which consists essentially of colorless or selectively absorbing metal oxide and/or is phosphate-, chromate- and/or vanadate-containing,are useful for coloring paints, inks, including printing inks, plastics, glasses, ceramic products and decorative cosmetic preparations.

Abstract: Carriers for electrophotography, based on magnetic cores coated with metal oxide and with metal or magnetite, and their preparation and their use for electrophotographic two-component developers.

Abstract: Carriers for electrophotography, based on magnetic cores coated with different metal oxides, haveA) a first layer which essentially consists of electrically insulating metal oxide andB) a second layer which essentially consists of metal oxide controlling the electrostatic charging of the toner and which does not substantially decrease the electroresistance of the carriers, which resistance is provided by the layer (A).

Abstract: An amorphous, blue molybdenum oxide having a particle size distibution of from 2 to 100 nm, and which is used advantageously in the preparation of toners for electrophotography.