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Carbon black has uses similar to some inorganic compounds. For example,
it is the most widely used black pigment. It is also an important reinforcing
agent for various elastomers. It is used in tires and other elastomers and is a
leading pigment in inks and paints.
Carbon black is a black pigment, and lampblack, which has a larger par-
ticle size, is used for tinting to produce shades of gray. Carbon black is very
opaque and has excellent durability, resistance to all types of chemicals,
and light fastness.
