[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956) › c15.119 # History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.119 History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.119 - **Language:** English ### [c15.119](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.119) Distinction has also been made between the alkalies, \*yavakshara\* (factitious carbonate of potash) and \*sarjikakshara\* (trona or natron). Borax too has been mentioned under alkali. - [Previous: c15.118](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.118) - [Next: c15.120](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.120) - [Up: c15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.119](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c15.119) · Pramāṇa