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| − | Name used prior to 1900s for an explosive paste containing [ | + | Name used prior to 1900s for an explosive paste containing [[mercuric%20thiocyanate|mercuric thiocyanate]] in an aqueous solution of [[gum|gum]] (Schur 1985). When dried, then ignited, the mixture produces a large amount of ash in serpentine shapes. These dry beads of mercuric thiocyanate are called pharaoh's serpent eggs. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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| − | Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. | + | * Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", ''Technology and Conservation'', 1985. | + | * S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", ''Technology and Conservation'', 1985. |
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Latest revision as of 09:10, 26 July 2022
Description
Name used prior to 1900s for an explosive paste containing Mercuric thiocyanate in an aqueous solution of Gum (Schur 1985). When dried, then ignited, the mixture produces a large amount of ash in serpentine shapes. These dry beads of mercuric thiocyanate are called pharaoh's serpent eggs.
Synonyms and Related Terms
pharaoh's serpent eggs
Risks
- Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption.
Resources and Citations
- S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.