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Syrup of Phosphate of Zinc
Phosphate of zinc, 192 grains; water, 11 fluid drachms; syrupy phosphoric acid (specific gravity 1.5), 5 fluid drachms; syrup, 10 fluid Mix soda and 2 ounces phosphate of soda in another 2 pints boiling distilled water. the 2 solutions, filter the precipitate through muslin, wash it with hot distilled water till the washings no longer form a precipitate with chloride of barium. Dry at a heat not exceeding 120° Fahr. (Br. Ph).