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Inorganic_or_bust t1_iwr1g3g wrote
Reply to I'm John Swierk, assistant professor of Chemistry at Binghamton University, State University of New York. My team and I are working to understand the molecular composition of tattoo inks to provide a broader understanding to artists and consumers. AMA! by intengineering
What techniques are you using to determine metal composition? Are most pigments organic or inorganic or both?
Inorganic_or_bust t1_iwr4bz0 wrote
Reply to comment by intengineering in I'm John Swierk, assistant professor of Chemistry at Binghamton University, State University of New York. My team and I are working to understand the molecular composition of tattoo inks to provide a broader understanding to artists and consumers. AMA! by intengineering
Thanks. TiO2 is also photo reactive. I don't think it's that big of a deal when used topically, but it could be a concern subdermally. Especially if the active species reacts with the organic pigments.