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1. Ancient Inks

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   Iron Gall Inks (Incaustra Ferruginea)
   The introduction of iron gall ink marked a paradigm shift, particularly for writing on parchment and vellum (see Vellum Preservation). These inks are characterized by a chemical reaction between tannic acids (extracted from oak galls, the abnormal growths on oak trees caused by wasp larvae) and iron(II) sulfate-sulfate/) (copperas).
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