Vienna white
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Description
An abrasive composed of fine particles of Calcium carbonate. Vienna white is made by air slaking Lime. It is used for polishing metals.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Vienna white chalk
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- 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