An essay on the general study of experimental philosophy, and the utility of chemistry : introductory to a course of lectures on the philosophy of chemistry, and the connexion of that science with the arts and the other sciences / by Anthony Todd Thomson.

  • Thomson Anthony Todd, 1778-1849.
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[1800]
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Credit: An essay on the general study of experimental philosophy, and the utility of chemistry : introductory to a course of lectures on the philosophy of chemistry, and the connexion of that science with the arts and the other sciences / by Anthony Todd Thomson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    calcavious earth :-~quickliiue theory of the production of heat in slacking it :—lime water. Formation of ammonia- cal gas from ammoniacal salts by quicklime :—manufacture of pure ammoniac ;—theory. LECTURE XX. Production.of carbonic acid gas from marble, &c.;— its qualities ;—Grotto del Cano ;—medicinal acidulous wa- ters -theory of petrifying springs:—uses of this gas. Lime is of extensive use in the arts. Of Derbyshire spar ;—flu- *oric acid ;—art of engraving on glass. LECTURE XXL Of Barytes. It is found united with the sulphuric and carbonic acids :—calcined barytes absorbs water rapidly and heat is given out;—it is soluble in water, and crystallizable; —properties of its crystals. Sulphate of barytes ;—prepa- ration of the Bolognian phosphorus. Carbonate of barytes. Muriate of barytes ;—use in the arts. Of Strontites :—generally found united with the carbonic acid ;—calcined it absorbs water and gives out heat:—soluble in water. Sulphate of strontites :—nitrate of strontites :—muriate of strontites. Pure strontites decom- poses all the sulphates. Of Magnesia :—generally found as a constituent part of stoney substances as talc, soap stone, steatites, asbestus, &c. It is well known in the form of a white powder used in medicine. Carbonate of magnesia more soluble than the pure earth:—phosphorescent effect on being thrown into an acid ;—sulphate of magnesia ;—preparation of Epsom salts. Nitrate of magnesia. Muriate of magnesia. Uses of magnesia in medicine :—in the arts.
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