1.5.2.1
Pigment-Binder Interaction Oil Absorption
The oil absorption gives the mass or volume oflinseed oil required to form a coherent putty-like mass with 100 g pigment under specified conditions. The mixture should just not smear on a glass plate. For standards, see Table 1.1 (“Oil absorption”). Materials and apparatus: rough glass plate, spatula with steel blade, raw linseed oil.