Argentum

Description

Common name for Silver prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). The term is Latin and accounts for the use of the Ag as a chemical symbol for silver.

Synonyms and Related Terms

silver

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