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| − | Common name for [ | + | Common name for [[hydrochloric%20acid|hydrochloric acid]] in the 19th century (Schur 1985). The name muriatic acid is still used to refer to commercial grade (usually 5%) solutions found in hardware stores for use in cleaning concrete and chlorinating swimming pools. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 09:40, 10 May 2016
Description
Common name for Hydrochloric acid in the 19th century (Schur 1985). The name muriatic acid is still used to refer to commercial grade (usually 5%) solutions found in hardware stores for use in cleaning concrete and chlorinating swimming pools.
Synonyms and Related Terms
hydrochloric acid; spirit of salt (used prior to 1800)
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- 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
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982