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Sulphocyanide of Potassium
Take 3 parts cyanide of potassium, and 1 part of carbonic acid gas, under pressure. Let the sulphur; digest them for some time in 6 parts action go on till no more gas is absorbed, water, then add 3 parts more water; filter, which will generally occupy 10 to 14 hours, evaporate, and crystallize. It forms long, according to the pressure employed, then reslender, colorless prisms, which are anhy- move the salt and dry it at a heat not above drous, deliquescent, and fusible; very solu- 120° Fahr. ble in water and in alcohol, and not poison-4210. Phosphate of Soda. Mix 10 pounds powdered bone ashes with 44 fluid ous.