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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A natural white tarnish that forms on metallic [[zinc|zinc]] in moist air. White rust, or zinc bloom, is composed of [[zinc%20carbonate|zinc carbonate]], [[zinc%20hydroxide|zinc hydroxide]], and [[zinc%20oxide|zinc oxide]].
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A natural white tarnish that forms on metallic [[zinc|zinc]] in moist air. White rust, or zinc bloom, is composed of [[zinc%20carbonate|zinc carbonate]], zinc hydroxide, and [[zinc%20oxide|zinc oxide]].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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white rust; wet storage stain; Zinkblüte (Deut.)
 
white rust; wet storage stain; Zinkblüte (Deut.)
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Latest revision as of 08:24, 13 August 2020

Description

A natural white tarnish that forms on metallic Zinc in moist air. White rust, or zinc bloom, is composed of Zinc carbonate, zinc hydroxide, and Zinc oxide.

Synonyms and Related Terms

white rust; wet storage stain; Zinkblüte (Deut.)

Resources and Citations

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • ASTM, "Standard Terminology Relating to Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and Related Products", Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Section 6, Paints, Related Coatings and Aromatics, ASTM, D16, 7-Jan, Jul-96