Silver glance

Description

Name for silver sulfide commonly used prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called vitreous silver and sulfide of silver.

Synonyms and Related Terms

silver sulfide; vitreous silver; sulfide of silver; argentite

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

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 67

• Henry Hodges, Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988