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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An abrasive composed of fine particles of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=calcium%20carbonate calcium carbonate]. Vienna white is made by air slaking [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lime lime]. It is used for polishing metals.
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An abrasive composed of fine particles of [[calcium%20carbonate|calcium carbonate]]. Vienna white is made by air slaking [[lime|lime]]. It is used for polishing metals.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Vienna white chalk
 
Vienna white chalk
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
 
* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)

Latest revision as of 12:35, 25 June 2022

Description

An abrasive composed of fine particles of Calcium carbonate. Vienna white is made by air slaking Lime. It is used for polishing metals.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Vienna white chalk

Resources and Citations

  • Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
  • 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