PAINT PIGMENTS AND THEIR PROPERTIES 



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White Lead (Quick Process). By acting on atomized metallic 

 lead, contained within large revolving wooden cylinders, with dilute 

 acetic acid and carbon dioxide, the quick-process white lead is 



Sheet iron box luted at bottom with water. Atomized lead, 

 blown into box with steam, falls to bottom and becomes 

 hydrated (Mild Process) 



Photographs courtesy of Stowe Neal 



View of agitation tanks for making Mild Process Lead 



produced. Its value is equal to the Dutch-process white lead, and 

 it is considered by some as possessing greater spreading value. 



