French process zinc oxide (pigment)

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Scope note
A high quality zinc oxide pigment prepared by the French process, which is an indirect technique that vaporizes metallic zinc; the vapors react with air and precipitate as pure zinc oxide. Most commercial zinc oxide pigments are made by this method.
French process zinc oxide
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025