YInMn Properties Revealed: The Accidental Blue Shade Pigment Is Toxic-Free Unlike Cobalt, Prussian

YInMn accidental blue shade pigment, which was discovered by scientists 7 years ago, has been recently disclosed with facts about its miraculous properties.

As it has been licensed for commercial use and is already taken in the hands of some artists, this near-perfect pigment exhibits a more durable, fairly easy to produce and safe characteristics, Mas Subramanian told in a statement released by Oregon State University (OSU).

The YInMn accidental blue shade pigment, which is a combination of Yttrium, Indium, and Manganese, is a product of a series of experiments done by Subramanian and his colleagues on the elements' electrical properties, Teen Vogue reported.

And after black manganese oxide were mixed with other chemicals, these were heated to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. An unexpected vivid blue shade was then born. The group of scientists furthered their study on the blue pigment until they have found how the resulting compound kept the color from fading, even when exposed to oil or water.

The YInMn accidental blue shade pigment simulates a distinctive attribute that separates it from other pigments. It is inherently free of toxic ingredients, unlike other blue pigments such as Prussian and Cobalt that release cyanide, a carcinogenic compound. This blue pigment would be a new alternative on roofing since the product's infrared reflectivity, according to OSU, is about 40 percent, which could keep buildings cooler inside.

"This new blue pigment is a sign that there are new pigments to be discovered in the inorganic pigments family," Geoffrey T. Peake, research and development manager of the Shepherd Color Company, told Artnet News. Subramanian also sees a bright future ahead of the YInMn accidental blue shade pigment as he started pinching ideas from artists, designers, art restorers, and other creative people.

YInMn accidental blue shade pigment, as of today, is still undergoing testing about new properties that could still contain its makeup before it is made more widely available.