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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A common name generally used for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=potassium carbonate potassium carbonate]. The term was initially used for the general mixture of salts obtained from wood ashes, which contains potassium carbonate with other compounds such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=potassium hydroxide potassium hydroxide] and impure [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=potassium oxide potassium oxide]. Purified potash is called pearl ash.
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A common name generally used for [[potassium%20carbonate|potassium carbonate]]. The term was initially used for the general mixture of salts obtained from wood ashes, which contains potassium carbonate with other compounds such as [[potassium%20hydroxide|potassium hydroxide]]. Purified potash is also called pearl ash.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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pearl ash; potash kettles; vegetable alkali
 
pearl ash; potash kettles; vegetable alkali
  
== Authority ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 630
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* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971  Comment: p. 630
  
* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
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* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, ''Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology'' (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
  
* 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
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* 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
  
* Michael McCann, Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
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* Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

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Potash

Description

A common name generally used for Potassium carbonate. The term was initially used for the general mixture of salts obtained from wood ashes, which contains potassium carbonate with other compounds such as Potassium hydroxide. Purified potash is also called pearl ash.

Synonyms and Related Terms

pearl ash; potash kettles; vegetable alkali

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 630
  • Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
  • 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
  • Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979