Turner's yellow (pigment)

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Scope note
A strong yellow pigment made by mixing powdered lead chloride with lead carbonate, then fusing. This yellow pigment was used for a short time in oil paints, but its sensitivity to light and sulfur fumes limited its use and it was replaced by chrome yellow pigments.
Turner's yellow
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024