Acid of alum

Description

Common name for Sulfuric acid prior to the standardization of chemical compound names about 1800 (Schur 1985).

Synonyms and Related Terms

sulfuric acid

Resources and Citations

• 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