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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A natural white tarnish that forms on metallic [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc zinc] in moist air. White rust, or zinc bloom, is composed of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc carbonate zinc carbonate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc hydroxide zinc hydroxide], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc oxide zinc oxide].
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A natural white tarnish that forms on metallic [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc zinc] in moist air. White rust, or zinc bloom, is composed of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20carbonate zinc carbonate], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20hydroxide zinc hydroxide], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20oxide zinc oxide].
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
white rust; wet storage stain; Zinkblte (Deut.)
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white rust; wet storage stain; Zinkblüte (Deut.)
  
 
== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
* ASTM, 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
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* 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
  
  
  
 
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Revision as of 06:42, 24 July 2013

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.)

Authority

  • 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

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