Description | Experiment to precipitate silver from aqua fortis (nitric acid and sulphuric acid); observations of silver sulphate crystals; their comparison with rock crystal, saltpetre (potassium nitrate), sugar candy Original figures are lost; engraved figures for publication are attached Antonio Magliabechi (1633-1714) Transcribed and translated in 'Alle de brieven van Antoni van Leeuwenhoek', edited, illustrated and annotated by Committee of Dutch Scientists, vol 15, p 135 English translation printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 25, no 311, p 2425 |
Place origin | Delft, South Holland, (United Provinces) Netherlands |