Gutta-Percha
the inspissated , the inspissated percha tree.
It occurs in tough, flexible soluble in benzene, chloroform, and bipieces of lightbrown color , whi sulphide of carbon , insoluble in water, and only slightly soluble in alcohol and ether. The raw gutta-percha comes in from five to six pounds. and then thrown into cold water, when These are cut into slices, torn to shreds, the impurities sink and the pure gum rises to the surface . Gutta-percha is used for making soles of boots impervious to water, for door handles, ear trumpets, golf balls, etc. Above all it is employed for coating submarine telegraph wires.
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