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D band and G band (Raman)

The characteristic Raman bands of graphitic carbon materials at approximately 1350 cm-1 (D, disorder) and 1590 cm-1 (G, graphitic C-C stretch); diagnostic for carbon black in black gel inks and permanent inks.

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