Comparison of the performance of inorganic and organic pigments in Coatings

The performance comparison of general inorganic and organic pigments in coatings is shown in the table below

performance requirements	select	Reason for selection
colorful	organic	Organic pigments mostly have bright colors
no bleeding	Inorganic	Inorganic pigments have very little solubility in organic solvents. But there are also organic pigments that are insoluble in paint solvents
Good light fastness	Inorganic	The total valence bonds of inorganic compounds are stable to ultraviolet light, usually higher than the valence bonds in organic compounds
heat resistance	Inorganic	There are not many organic pigments that can remain stable above 300°C, and many organic pigments are decomposed or melted at lower temperatures
white and black lacquer	Inorganic	There are no white and black in organic pigments. Among the inorganic pigments, there is the whitest titanium dioxide and the blackest carbon black
Strong covering power	Inorganic	Inorganic pigments are generally opaque and have strong hiding power. The transparency of organic pigments is generally higher
color saturation	organic	The color of organic pigments is clear and bright, which is more beneficial when mixing colors. Inorganic pigments are slightly dark and wet
Density	organic	Inorganic pigments are generally denser than organic pigments

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