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A woodcut engraving depicting a method of producing nitric acid (aqua fortis) by placing equal weights of nitrate of soda and sulphuric acid in a retort and applying heat. The nitric acid collected in the receiver (left) which had a cold water jacket. Dated 19th century

A woodcut engraving depicting a method of producing nitric acid (aqua fortis) by placing equal weights of nitrate of soda and sulphuric acid in a retort and applying heat. The nitric acid collected in the receiver (left) which had a cold water jacket. Dated 19th century.
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A woodcut engraving depicting a method of producing nitric acid (aqua fortis) by placing equal weights of nitrate of soda and sulphuric acid in a retort and applying heat. The nitric acid collected in the receiver (left) which had a cold water jacket. Dated 19th century
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5100 x 3320 px | 48.4 MB
Print size:
43.2 x 28.1 cm | 17.0 x 11.1 in (300 dpi)