History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c17.s2.19
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c17.s2.19
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c17.s2.19
*Tests for killed mercury :*— When the mercury assumes diverse colours after having given up its fluidity, it is known as swooned. Killed mercury is that which does not show signs of fluidity, mobility and lustre. When the quick-silver, which has acquired the colour and the lustre of the rising sun, stands the test of fire (i.e., is not readily volatilized), then it is to be regarded as *fixed*.