Sal ammoniac

Description

Common name for ammonium chloride used prior to the 1800s when chemical compound names were standardized (Schur 1985). Sal ammoniac was used as a mordant, a soldering flux, and an ingredient in iron cement.

Synonyms and Related Terms

ammonium chloride

Additional Information

S. Schur, "Conservation Terminology: A Review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials", Technology and Conservation, 1985.

Authority

• R. Mayer, The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques, Viking Press, New York, 1981

• G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 58

• 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

• Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996

• Website address 1 Comment: "Violin Varnish Glossary" at www.violins.on.ca/luthier.vargloss.html