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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
In current usage, sublimed lead white refers to [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead%20sulfate%2C%20basic basic lead sulfate]. However, in the 19th century sublimed lead white was introduced as a nontoxic white paint pigment that contained a mixture of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead%20sulfate lead sulfate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lead%20monoxide lead monoxide], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20oxide zinc oxide]. Sometimes the mixture also contained [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=barium%20sulfate barium sulfate] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=chalk chalk]. The mixture was also called leaded zinc white.
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In current usage, sublimed lead white refers to [[lead sulfate, basic|basic lead sulfate]]. However, in the 19th century sublimed lead white was introduced as a nontoxic white paint pigment that contained a mixture of [[lead sulfate]], [[lead monoxide]], and [[zinc oxide]]. Sometimes the mixture also contained [[barium sulfate]] and [[chalk]]. The mixture was also called leaded zinc white.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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basic lead sulfate; leaded zinc white; blanco de plomo sublimado (Esp.); branco de chumbo, sublimado (Port.)
 
basic lead sulfate; leaded zinc white; blanco de plomo sublimado (Esp.); branco de chumbo, sublimado (Port.)
  
== Authority ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* 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
 
* 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

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Description

In current usage, sublimed lead white refers to basic lead sulfate. However, in the 19th century sublimed lead white was introduced as a nontoxic white paint pigment that contained a mixture of Lead sulfate, Lead monoxide, and Zinc oxide. Sometimes the mixture also contained Barium sulfate and Chalk. The mixture was also called leaded zinc white.

Synonyms and Related Terms

basic lead sulfate; leaded zinc white; blanco de plomo sublimado (Esp.); branco de chumbo, sublimado (Port.)

Resources and Citations

  • 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