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Periodic Graphics: The Chemistry Of Writing Inks

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning explains the blend of chemicals used by pens to leave their indelible marks.

by Andy Brunning
September 21, 2015 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 93, Issue 37

 

Graphic showing components of ink with explanations of their functions.
Credit: Andy Brunning/Compound Interest
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A collaboration between C&EN and Andy Brunning, chemistry educator and author of the popular graphics blog Compound Interest. To see more of Brunning’s work, go to compoundchem.com. Check out all of C&EN’s Periodic Graphics here.

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