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Record 1 2011-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Various Decorative Arts
Universal entry(ies)
SnS2
formula, see observation
DEF

A yellow pigment sometimes suspended in lacquer.

OBS

Stannic sulfide, known also as mosaic gold, is used in powdered form for bronzing articles made of plaster of paris or wood.

OBS

Chemical formula: SnS2

Key term(s)
  • tin disulfide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Arts décoratifs divers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
SnS2
formula, see observation
DEF

Éclatant sulfure d'étain d'aspect doré, utilisé pour patiner les statues de plâtre.

OBS

Le sulfure stannique SnS2 se présente sous forme de paillettes jaune d'or. On l'utilise comme poudre à bronzer sous le nom d'or mussif.

OBS

or mussif : Du latin «musivus», «(or) de mosaïque».

OBS

Formule chimique : SnS2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Diversas artes decorativas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
SnS2
formula, see observation
OBS

Su brillo se parece al del oro.

OBS

Fórmula química: SnS2

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