Rural chemistry: an elementary introduction to the study of the science in its relation to agriculture / [Edward Solly].

  • Solly, Edward, 1819-1886
Date:
1846
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Credit: Rural chemistry: an elementary introduction to the study of the science in its relation to agriculture / [Edward Solly]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ROOT. LEAVES. Potash . 2310 3207 Sodfi • • • • • 780 2448 Lime ..... 520 4160 Magnesia . . . . 300 473 Alumina . 26 132 Oxide of iron . . . 5 9 Oxide of manganese — — Silica . . . . . • 180 1400 Chlorine . 198 950 Sulphuric acid . . . . 213 1198 Phosphoric acid . 111 1784 4643 15,661 662. Clover, according to the consists of:— analysis of Boussingault, Carbon .... • • . 474 Oxygen .... • • . 378 Hydrogen • • 50 Nitrogen .... • • 21 Inorganic matter . • • 77 1000 663. The composition of white and red Clover, as given by Crome, is :— WHITE. RED. Starch 10 14 Albumen . . 15 20 Gum . . . 34 35 Sugar . . 15 21 Woody fibre . 115 139 Wax and resin . . 2 1 Earthy matter 8 10 Water . . 800 760 1000 1000