Sal ammoniac
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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
Resources and Citations
- 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
- "Violin Varnish Glossary" at www.violins.on.ca/luthier.vargloss.html