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Colour Index Code
PV16
Manganese Violet
- Chemistry
- Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate
- Origin
- Synthetic mineral.
- History
- A soft, transparent, lightfast violet.
- Toxicity
- Manganese - care required.
Manganese Violet (PV16) is Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate. In our watercolour range it is semi-opaque, yes granulation, excellent lightfastness.
- Transparency
- Semi-Opaque
- Granulation
- YES
- Staining
- Low
- Lightfastness
- Excellent
PV16: Questions & Answers
What is PV16?
PV16 (Manganese Violet) is Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate. Synthetic mineral..
What is the chemistry of PV16?
PV16 is Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate.
Is PV16 toxic?
Manganese - care required.
Is PV16 lightfast?
In the Michael Harding range, colours using PV16 are rated excellent for lightfastness.
Is PV16 transparent or opaque?
PV16 is semi-opaque.
Does PV16 granulate?
In watercolour, PV16 is granulating.
Which Michael Harding colours use PV16?
PV16 appears in 2 Michael Harding colours: Manganese Violet, Manganese Violet.
Michael Harding colours using PV16
2 colours across both rangesLightfastness: ExcellentOil Colours containing PV16
1 colour
Watercolours containing PV16
1 colour
| Colour | Medium | Transparency | Lightfastness | Granulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manganese Violet No. 304 | Oil | Semi-Opaque | Excellent | — |
| Manganese Violet W206 | Watercolour | Semi-Opaque | Very Good | YES |
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