Difference between revisions of "Tincal"
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| − | Common name used for crude borax prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). Crude borax deposits often contain multiple borate minerals such as borax and tincalconite. | + | Common name used for crude [[borax]] prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). Crude borax deposits often contain multiple borate minerals such as borax and tincalconite. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 14:57, 8 June 2022
Description
Common name used for crude Borax prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). Crude borax deposits often contain multiple borate minerals such as borax and tincalconite.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tincar; borax; tincalconite
Resources and Citations
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- 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
- Thomas Gregory, The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Reinhold Publishing, New York, 3rd ed., 1942
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 109