History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.38
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.38
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c36.s5.38
*Śaṅkhadrāvaka* (aqua regia) is spoken of as universal solvent ..... The solvent with mercury is to be placed in a glazed crucible and subjected to heat ; the mercury, thus *killed*, can convert the eight metals into gold. By partaking of this mercury one becomes immortal ; even his urine and faeces can convert copper into gold 1-10