Pearl ash

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Description

A crude form of potassium carbonate. Pearl ash is purified from wood ash by leaching a wood ash solution with water then drying the extract to obtain the potassium carbonate crystals. Pearl ash was used as a mordant and as a wash for leather bindings prior to marbling.

Synonyms and Related Terms

potassium carbonate; pearl-ash

Composition K2CO3

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