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Whether you are a traditional artist, a specialized formulator, or a chemical researcher, our 100g Lampblack is the high-purity, lab-grade essential your workshop needs. Known for its incredibly fine particle size and deep, permanent black pigment, this material is a foundational staple in both ancient crafts and modern industrial applications.
High Purity | Lab Grade | Ultra-Fine Amorphous Carbon
Unlock the depth of the truest black with our premium Lampblack. This amorphous carbon pigment is produced by the controlled incomplete combustion of oils, resulting in a soot that is naturally soft, non-clumping, and exceptionally easy to disperse. Unlike synthetic carbon blacks, Lampblack has a unique, slightly cool undertone that has been prized by masters for centuries.
Grade: High Purity / Lab Grade
Format: Fine, light, amorphous powder
Quantity: 100g
Features: Exceptional lightfastness, chemically inert, and superior tinting strength.
Essential Applications & Uses
Lampblack is one of the oldest and most reliable pigments in existence, utilized across a wide spectrum of specialized industries:
1. Fine Art & Traditional Ink Making
Lampblack is the primary ingredient in authentic India Ink and traditional Chinese ink sticks. Because the particles are so fine, they remain in suspension longer than other carbons, allowing for incredibly smooth washes and permanent, deep-black lines that will not fade over centuries.
2. High-End Paint & Coating Formulation
In the paint industry, Lampblack is used to create "cool" greys and deep blacks. It is highly valued for its "tinting strength"—a small amount goes a long way. It is also a staple in making traditional spirit stains for woodworking, providing a rich, organic tone that highlights grain patterns.
3. Specialized Pyrotechnics
In professional pyrotechnics, Lampblack is used to create long-lasting, "ghostly" orange sparks and dense charcoal tails. Its high surface area makes it more reactive than coarser charcoal, and it is a key component in specialized "Willow" and "Kamuro" effects.
4. Precision Lubrication & Conductivity
Due to its soft, greasy texture and carbon composition, Lampblack is used in specialized dry lubricants. It is also utilized in the production of conductive coatings, resistors, and electrodes where a high-purity carbon source is required.
5. Rubber & Plastics Reinforcement
Used as a functional filler, Lampblack improves the UV resistance and durability of rubber and plastic compounds. It helps prevent degradation from sunlight while providing a consistent, matte black finish.
6. Laboratory & Chemical Research
As a lab-grade reagent, Lampblack is used as a decolorizing agent in organic chemistry and as a pure carbon source for various high-temperature metallurgical experiments.
⚠️ Handling & Tips
Weight vs. Volume: Lampblack is extremely light and "fluffy." 100g occupies a much larger volume than 100g of mineral oxides.
Handling: This is a very fine powder that can become airborne easily. We recommend using a dust mask and gloves.
