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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Caption: 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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Image size: 5100 × 3320 px | 48.4 MB

Print size: 43.2 × 28.1 cm | 2007.9 × 1307.1 in (300 dpi)

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