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SILICATE PLOMB [17 records]

Record 1 2016-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A white silicate of lead and calcium with lead chloride ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate chloré naturel de plomb et de calcium.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato clorado de plomo y calcio que cristaliza en el sistema hexagonal.

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Record 2 2016-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A colorless, white, pale green basic silicate of lead and magnesium ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate hydraté naturel de plomb et de magnésium.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato de plomo y magnesio que cristaliza en el sistema romboédrico [...]

OBS

[...] forma masas de láminas verdes.

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Record 3 2016-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
OBS

A black mineral with 2 cleavages ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate naturel de fer et de plomb.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato de hierro y plomo que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico [...]

OBS

[...] mineral negro de brillo metálico.

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Record 4 2013-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A silicate of lead and manganese, in small sharp-pointed crystals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate naturel de manganèse et de plomb.

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
PbSiO3
formula, see observation
10099-76-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, crystalline powder, is insoluble in most solvents, is derived by the interaction of lead acetate and sodium silicate, and is used in ceramics and fireproofing fabrics.

OBS

A native form bears the name "alamosite" (q.v.).

OBS

Chemical formula: PbSiO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
PbSiO3
formula, see observation
10099-76-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : PbSiO3

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A colorless or white monoclinic mineral which consists of a lead silicate occurring in radiating fibrous aggregates, found near Alamos, Sonora, Mexico.

OBS

Chemical formula: PbSiO3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Minéral du système monoclinique qui est un silicate naturel de plomb se présentant en agrégats fibroradiés de couleur blanche, présents dans les mines d’Alamos, Sonora(Mexique).

OBS

Formule chimique : PbSiO3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Silicato de plomo que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico.

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Record 7 2011-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3
formula, see observation
DEF

A white rhombohedral mineral tarnishing on exposure.

OBS

Chemical formula: Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3
formula, see observation
DEF

Minéral du système rhomboédrique composé de silicate naturel de plomb dont la couleur blanche se ternit à l'air.

OBS

Formule chimique : Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3
formula, see observation
DEF

Silicato de plomo [...] que cristaliza en el sistema romboédrico.

OBS

Fórmula química: Pb8Mn(Si2O7)3

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Record 8 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A colorless to gray mineral which consists of a basic calcium lead silicate occurring in massive or granular masses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Silicate naturel de plomb, de manganèse et de calcium, minéral du système cristallin hexagonal, transparent à translucide, de couleur blanche à grise, parfois incolore.

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
DEF

A mineral which consists of a native silicate of lead and manganese.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
DEF

Minéral constitué de silicate naturel de plomb et de manganèse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
DEF

Silicato de plomo y manganeso que cristaliza en el sistema rómbico.

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Record 10 2011-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Properties: Excellent film-forming properties with drying oils combined with low density. Derivation: Fine silica is mixed with litharge and sulfuric acid. The mixture is then furnaced in a rotary kiln and ground to break up agglomerates. Hazard: Toxic material. ... Use: Pigment in industrial paints.

OBS

Not to be confused with "white lead" which is [also] a basic lead carbonate of variable composition and also the oldest and most important lead paint pigment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
DEF

Pigmento formado por una capa superficial de silicato básico de plomo y sulfato básico de plomo unidos con sílice. Muy tóxico.

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Record 11 2004-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Glass Manufacturing
DEF

The colourless transparent glass, such as Bohemian potash-lime glass, Venetian cristallo, English lead glass, and Continental crystal glass, that resembles rock-crystal.

OBS

It is a term used loosely for all fine glass, especially glass made for the dinner-table decorated with faceting ... Today glass called and made with lead must contain at least 24% lead oxide; ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Fabrication du verre
CONT

Le nom de cristal ne s’applique aujourd’hui qu'à une seule espèce de verre : celui qui renferme du silicate de plomb, [Minium de plomb 31, 6%] à qui il doit un éclat, une pureté et une transparence, que ne possède pas le verre ordinaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cristalería decorativa
  • Fabricación del vidrio
DEF

Vidrio muy límpido que se usa especialmente para labores talladas.

CONT

Vajilla de cristal de Bohemia.

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Record 12 2003-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

Chemical formula: Unknown; generic terms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Formule chimique : inconnue. Les termes en vedette sont des génériques couvrant les sels de Pb(II) et Pb(IV) dérivés des acides siliciques H4SiO4 et H2SiO3.

Spanish

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Record 13 1996-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Circuits Technology
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

The array is obtained with specially formulated lead silicate glass tube and an acid-soluble core rod assembly drawn and fused to form a monofibre...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technologie des circuits électroniques
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
CONT

On fabrique ces plaquettes à partir d’un tube de verre spécial au silicate de plomb et d’un noyau soluble dans l'acide que l'on file en fusion pour en faire une monofibre.

Spanish

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Record 14 1996-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Circuits Technology
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

The array is obtained with specially formulated lead silicate glass tube and an acid-soluble core rod assembly drawn and fused to form a monofibre; these monofibres are stacked into a hexagonal array and drawn into a multifibre.

Key term(s)
  • monofiber

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technologie des circuits électroniques
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
CONT

On fabrique ces plaquettes à partir d’un tube de verre spécial au silicate de plomb et d’un noyau soluble dans l'acide que l'on file en fusion pour en faire une monofibre.

Spanish

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Record 15 1992-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Glass

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de verre

Spanish

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Record 16 1978-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
OBS

A white, basic hydrous silicate and sulfate of lead and calcium (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
OBS

Silicate hydraté naturel de plomb et de calcium.

Spanish

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Record 17 1978-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
OBS

A colorless or snow-white silicate of lead, calcium, and manganese, (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
OBS

Silicate naturel de manganèse, de plomb et de calcium.

Spanish

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