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| − | A commercial name for a white pigment mixture. Venetian white is composed of equal parts [ | + | A commercial name for a white pigment mixture. Venetian white is composed of equal parts [[lead%20white|lead white]] (basic lead carbonate) and [[barite|barite]] (barium sulfate). The name Venice white was used for this mixture as well as for pure lead white. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Description
A commercial name for a white pigment mixture. Venetian white is composed of equal parts Lead white (basic lead carbonate) and Barite (barium sulfate). The name Venice white was used for this mixture as well as for pure lead white.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Venice white
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 445
- 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