Acid of alum
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Description
Common name for acid sulfuric acid prior to the standardization of chemical compound names about 1800 (Schur 1985).
Synonyms and Related Terms
sulfuric acid
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- Susan E. Schur, Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985