Difference between revisions of "Eight-eighty ammonia"
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| − | Common name for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ammonium | + | Common name for [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=ammonium%20hydroxide ammonia] solution prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was given this name because a commercial solution of ammonia in water (35.6% by weight) has a specific gravity of 0.880. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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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 |
| − | * | + | * Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, ''A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques'', Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981 |
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Revision as of 06:23, 24 July 2013
Description
Common name for ammonia solution prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was given this name because a commercial solution of ammonia in water (35.6% by weight) has a specific gravity of 0.880.
Synonyms and Related Terms
880 ammonia
Additional Information
S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.
Authority
- 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
- Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981