[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) › c36.s5.8 # History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.8 History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c36.s5.8 - **Language:** English ### [c36.s5.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.8) In general a metal being alloyed with silver is improved in quality. \*Sattvaja\* metal (i.e. an alloy of tin and copper) is of middle quality. 12-14 - [Previous: c36.s5.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.7) - [Next: c36.s5.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.9) - [Up: c36.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.ray-1956.c36.s5.8) · Pramāṇa