History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s1.17
History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s1.17
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c37.s1.17
The distillation of alum is referred to in Rasarnava, and of green vitriol in Rasaratnasamuchchaya. We have, however, no evidence that the acid thus derived was ever used as a solvent. At the same time, it might be pointed out that Rasarnava and similar other works lay stress upon *vida*, in which aqua regia may be said to be potentially present, and which is fitly described as capable of *killing* all the metals.
Linked texts (2)
- Rasaratnasamuccaya — Vāgbhaṭa (alchemist), Sanskrit
- Rasārṇava — Sanskrit