Alkaline air

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Description

Common name used for gaseous ammonia prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

ammonia; volatile alkali

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 57
  • 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

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