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Citation: Chennan Ju, Jing Yang, Yaxian Zhu. Mysterious Colors and Terracotta Warriors[J]. University Chemistry, ;2023, 38(7): 98-104. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202303062 shu

Mysterious Colors and Terracotta Warriors

College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, Fujian Province, China

Corresponding author: Jing Yang, Yaxian Zhu,
Received Date: 20 March 2023

This paper introduces the basic characteristics of some of the pigments used on the Terracotta Warriors, focusing on the origin, structure, properties and applications of the pigment Han Purple. At the same time, this paper introduces the reasons why the Terracotta Warriors lost their color and the measures taken to protect them, urging the public to start from themselves to protect the cultural relics and promote Chinese traditional culture.
- Inorganic pigments,
- Han purple,
- Terra Cotta,
- Preservation of cultural relics
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