Leaded zinc oxide
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Description
1) (Germany) A oxide zinc oxide pigment that contains a maximum of 10% lead. The addition of white 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% 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
oxyde de zinc et plomb (Fr.); xido de chumbo e zinco (Port.)
Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996