Difference between revisions of "Leaded zinc oxide"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | 1) (Germany) A [ | + | 1) (Germany) A [[zinc oxide]] pigment that contains a maximum of 10% [[lead]]. The addition of [[lead white]] to the zinc pigment makes it more opaque as well as slightly yellow. |
| − | 2) (United States) A zinc oxide pigment that contains 12-55% [ | + | 2) (United States) A zinc oxide pigment that contains 12-55% [[lead sulfate, basic|basic lead sulfate]] or lead white. This pigment was available from about 1896-1920 for use in house paints. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 12:13, 21 January 2014
Description
1) (Germany) A Zinc oxide pigment that contains a maximum of 10% Lead. The addition of Lead white to the zinc pigment makes it more opaque as well as slightly yellow.
2) (United States) A zinc oxide pigment that contains 12-55% basic lead sulfate or lead white. This pigment was available from about 1896-1920 for use in house paints.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oxyde de zinc et plomb (Fr.); óxido de chumbo e zinco (Port.)
Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996