| Scattering components | Properties |
| Oxides | + Assorted or mixed particle sizes available |
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| + Low cost |
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| + Long term stable |
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| * Usable with many basis materials |
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| * Very small and aspherical |
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| − Very small particles are dagerous while processing |
| Polymeric microspheres | + Many particle sizes available, very precise dimensions |
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| + Nearly 100% spherical |
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| + Compliant with all basis materials |
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| + Long term stable |
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| − Very expensive (approx. 1000?g) |
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| − Very small particles are dagerous while processing |
| Polyester pigments | + Mixed dimensions available |
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| + Small partikels, available as emulsion, no risk while processing |
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| + Low cost |
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| + Long term stable |
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| * Compatibility with basis material must be checked |
| Lipids | − Only undefined particle sizes available |
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| * Emulsion of spherical drops in water |
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| + Low cost |
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| + Well compliant with water |
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| + Safe to use |
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| − Perishable, not long term stable |