Luna cornea
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Description
Common name for chloride silver chloride used prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called muriate of silver.
Synonyms and Related Terms
silver chloride; muriate of silver; horn silver; ceragyrite; lunar cornea
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985