View source for Chart of The Light Absorbtion of Various Materials and Coatings

=Basics=
*This page goes over what materials absorb ligght best
*Used mainly for solar thermal work, and inks 
*Some sensors such as astronomical sensors also utilize very dark pigments/coatings

=Data=
==Metals==
===Hot Rolled Steel===
*

==Average Charcoal Powder==
*

==Average Carbon Black Powder==
*

==Nigrosin==
*

==Darkest Black Pigments/Coatings==
*NPL's "Super Black" Formulation absorbs 99.6% of visible light at a 90 degree angle and up to 99% at an angle
* [[Vantablack]] absorbs 99.965% of visible light
*MIT Formulation absorbs 99.995% of visible light from all angles
* [[Black 2.0/3.0]]


=See Also=
*[[Charcoal]]
*[[Carbon Black]]
*[[Nigrosin]]
*[[Open Source Ink]]

=Useful Links=
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iV5TqzSlCk A Video on the History of Black Pigments (From soot to carbon nanotubes) ]