Why sulphuric acid is called oil of vitriol

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Regenera- tion of resins. Purity Requirements. Analyses of available grades of sulfuric acid show the presence of selenium, arsenic, and lead. Slowly, and with agitation, add 5 ml of sample to the water in the flask. Caution: Eye protection must be worn during this pro- cedure' Excessive heat buildup may result if sample is added to water too rapidly. Based on feedback from you, our users, we've made some improvements that make it easier than ever to read thousands of publications on our website.

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