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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A silvery black [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=graphite graphite] obtained from Sri Lanka.  In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=black pigments black pigment] by forming a paste with [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lampblack lampblack], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=vinegar vinegar], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=turpentine (oil) turpentine] (Schur 1985).
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A silvery black [[graphite]] obtained from Sri Lanka.  In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a [[black pigments|black pigment]] by forming a paste with [[lampblack]], [[vinegar]], and [[Turpentine (oil)|turpentine]] (Schur 1985).
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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grafite di Ceylon (It.)
 
grafite di Ceylon (It.)
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", ''Technology and Conservation'', 1985.
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* 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
 
 
== Authority ==
 
 
 
* Susan E. Schur, 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
 
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 11:09, 28 May 2022

Description

A silvery black Graphite obtained from Sri Lanka. In order to reduce its metallic luster, Ceylon graphite was prepared for use as a black pigment by forming a paste with Lampblack, Vinegar, and turpentine (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

grafite di Ceylon (It.)

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

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