Cinquasia red
A deep red pigment from the quinacridone family, valued for its durability
No single value: Cinquasia red is a material, and its colour varies. The background shows its family, red.
Cinquasia red is a pigment in the quinacridone group, known for its deep red shade and exceptional resistance to light and weather. Quinacridone pigments are widely used in outdoor paints, printing inks, and artists' materials due to their stability and strong colour.
- Part of the quinacridone pigment family
- Known for deep red colour and lightfastness
- Used in outdoor paints, printing inks, and artists' materials
- Synthetic and highly weather resistant
What colour is Cinquasia red?
Cinquasia red is a synthetic pigment that belongs to the quinacridone family. It produces a deep red colour, with a hue that can shift depending on the exact chemical structure and crystal form. This pigment stands out for its strong, lasting colour and its ability to resist fading from light and weather, making it a reliable choice for demanding applications.
Where does Cinquasia red come from?
The name 'cinquasia red' is not explained in the sources, but it is part of the quinacridone group of pigments. Quinacridone pigments were first introduced in 1958 and quickly became popular because they replaced older dyes like alizarin, offering better stability and colour strength. The quinacridone name itself refers to a fusion of acridone and quinoline structures, though the actual synthesis does not follow this route.
How is Cinquasia red made?
Cinquasia red, like other quinacridone pigments, is made through a synthetic process. The parent compound is prepared from terephthalic acid derivatives and aniline, followed by several chemical steps including condensation, cyclization, and oxidation. The final pigment is an insoluble solid, and its exact shade depends on the crystal form and any chemical substitutions.
Where Cinquasia red is used
This pigment is used in a wide range of applications where strong, lasting colour is needed. It is found in artists' paints, outdoor and industrial coatings, and printing inks, including inkjet and laser printer toners. Its resistance to weather and light makes it especially valued for paints and coatings exposed to the elements.
Red around the world
What the red family means from country to country.
The flag uses the four Pan-Arab colours: a red bar at the hoist with green, white and black bands. It was designed by a young Emirati, Abdullah Al Maainah, in 1971.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of the United Arab EmiratesThe flag is a black double-headed eagle on red, the banner of the fifteenth-century hero Skanderbeg. Fans chant Kuq e Zi, red and black.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of AlbaniaArmenian scribes painted manuscripts with vordan karmir, a crimson dye made from an insect that lives on the roots of grasses in the Ararat plain.
Sacred and holySource: Armenian cochinealUnder Juan Manuel de Rosas in the 1830s and 1840s, everyone had to wear a scarlet ribbon to show loyalty to his Federalist party. His enemies, the Unitarians, were tied to sky blue.
Politics and protestFearSource: Juan Manuel de RosasThe flag is red, white and red. Legend says Duke Leopold V's white tunic was soaked in blood at the siege of Acre, all but the band under his belt.
Politics and protestCourageSource: Flag of AustriaRed ochre is used in Aboriginal rock art and ceremony, and is traded over long distances. In the Aboriginal flag the red half stands for the earth and for that ochre.
Sacred and holyNature and renewalAweSource: Australian Aboriginal flagShades and relatives of Cinquasia red
Quinacridone pigments can range from deep red to violet, depending on their structure and crystal form. For example, the γ crystal form gives a strong red, while the β form is more maroon. Some magenta shades are sold under names like 'Thio Violet' and 'Acra Violet'. The hue can also be adjusted by adding different chemical groups.
Questions people ask about Cinquasia red
What colour is Cinquasia red?
Cinquasia red is a deep red pigment. Its exact shade can vary depending on its crystal form and chemical structure, but it is always within the red family.
Where does the name Cinquasia red come from?
The sources do not explain the origin of the name 'Cinquasia red', but it is part of the quinacridone pigment group, which refers to its chemical structure.
What is Cinquasia red made from?
Cinquasia red is a synthetic pigment made through chemical processes involving terephthalic acid derivatives and aniline. The final pigment is created through several steps including condensation and oxidation.
Where is Cinquasia red used?
It is used in artists' paints, outdoor and industrial coatings, and printing inks, especially where strong, lasting colour is needed.
Good reading and sources
- Quinacridone on WikipediaEncyclopedia
- More pictures on Wikimedia CommonsPictures
- Wikidata recordOpen data
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