Emetic tartar
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Description
Common name for antimony potassium tartrate prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). It was also called antimoniated tartrate of potass during this time period.
Synonyms and Related Terms
antimony potassium tartrate; potassium antimonyal tartrate; antimoniated tartrate of potass
Other Properties
Soluble in water
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