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Alcoholized Sulphuric Acid
separate deutoxide of nitrogen, and reduce To 3 parts rectified spirits, add, very gradually, the liquid to about one half, then add the sul- 1 part sulphuric acid. It is usually colored phate of ammonia and a little sulphuric acid by letting it stand over a little cochineal. and set it aside to crystallize. Wash the crys- Its properties are internally refrigerant, extals thoroughly in a little cold water to which ternally caustic. As a refrigerant, it is a small portion of sulphuric acid has been administered in doses of fluid drachm to 1 added. This salt is in elegant violet-tinted pint water. crystals. Its peculiar merit consists in its