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Distilled Vinegar

Put 1 gal- dry it, and note the loss of weight it has lon vinegar in a retort; and distill by a sand- sustained. 6 of this is real (hydrated) acetic ; and distill by a sand- sustained. of this is real (hydrated) acetic bath, 7 pints. This should produce a vinegar acid. An ounce of good vinegar should satshould produce a vinegar acid. An ounce of good vinegar should satof specific gravity 1.0065. The use of a lead urate from 30 to 32 grains of pure and dry carbonate of soda; such vinegar contains 1.0065. The use of a lead urate from 30 to 32 grains of pure and dry or pewter worm must be avoided, as it renders carbonate of soda ; such vinegar contains the product cloudy and poisonous. about 5 per cent. of anhydrous (absolute)

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