The industrial synthesis of inorganic pigments is strictly controlled by qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis in modern, well-equipped physicochemical test laboratories. Quantitative chemical and X-ray analysis is carried out on raw materials, intermediates, and substances used for aftertreatment, but most importantly on the final products, byproducts, and waste products (wastewater and exhaust gas). This serves to fulfill not only quality requirements but also the demands of environmental protection. Quality control, carried out in specially equipped laboratories, includes testing of physical and technical application properties [1.7, 1.8]. Information on quality requirements for inorganic pigments is widely available in international (ISO), European (EN), and national standards (e. g., AFNOR, ASTM, BSI, DIN) [1.9, 1.10]. Standard analytical methods and conditions of delivery for the most important inorganic pigments are given in Table 1.1. Further information is given in later sections.
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