Lead white, sublimed
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Description
In current usage, sublimed lead white refers to sulfate, basic basic lead sulfate. However, in the 19th century sublimed lead white was introduced as a nontoxic white paint pigment that contained a mixture of sulfate lead sulfate, monoxide lead monoxide, and oxide zinc oxide. Sometimes the mixture also contained sulfate barium sulfate and chalk. The mixture was also called leaded zinc white.
Synonyms and Related Terms
basic lead sulfate; leaded zinc white; blanco de plomo sublimado (Esp.); branco de chumbo, sublimado (Port.)
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