History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c30.1
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c30.1
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The pure metals are gold, silver and iron. The *pútilohas* (lit. metals emitting a foetid odour) are two: lead and tin. *Dhatuloham* is iron proper and often conveys different meanings. The alloys are three in number: brass, bell-metal, and *vartaloha*.