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This article discusses the discovery of phosphorescent lithopone on watercolor drawings by American artist John La Farge dated between 1890 and 1905 and the history of lithopone in the pigment industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite having many desirable qualities for use in white watercolor or oil paints, the development of lithopone as an artists’ pigment was hampered by its tendency to darken in sunlight. Its availability to, and adoption by, artists remain unclear, as colormen's trade catalogs were generally not explicit in describing white pigments as containing lithopone. Further, lithopone may be mistaken for lead white during visual examination and its short-lived phosphorescence can be easily missed by the uninformed observer. Phosphorescent lithopone has been documented on only one other work-to-date: a watercolor by Van Gogh. In addition to the history of lithopone's manufacture, the article details the mechanism for its phosphorescence and its identification aided by Raman spectroscopy and spectrofluorimetry.

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In conclusion, China's domination in rutile titanium dioxide manufacturing is a testament to its advanced manufacturing capabilities, vast reserves of raw materials, and well-developed infrastructure. While facing challenges such as environmental concerns, the industry remains a key driver of China's economic growth and a major contributor to the global supply chain. As the demand for rutile titanium dioxide continues to grow, China is well-positioned to maintain its leading position in this vital sector.

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TiO2 is also known for its high refractive index, which means that it has the ability to bend and reflect light effectively. This property makes TiO2 an ideal pigment for enhancing the color and print quality of paper products. By using TiO2 in the paper manufacturing process, paper suppliers can achieve vibrant colors and sharp images that stand out on the page. This is particularly important for printed materials such as magazines, brochures, and packaging, where visual appeal is a key factor in attracting consumers.

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TiO2 comes in many different forms. However, only a few of these forms are considered food-grade (acceptable to be added to food). Many studies that raised concern about the safety of TiO2, including the concern for genotoxicity, used forms of TiO2 that are not considered acceptable for use in food and have different properties than food-grade TiO2. Other studies did use food-grade TiO2, but took steps to break the material down into smaller particles than what would normally be found in food.

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