What's the meaning of the White Precipitate (alternate #3) »
White Precipitate (alternate #3)
This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: White Precipitate (alternate #3).
An early chemical symbol for the white powder created by putting corrosive sublimate in a solution of ammonia or sal ammoniac.
Most people associate the word "precipitation" with meteorological phenomena such as rain, snow and hail. While that is certainly a correct usage of the word, in alchemy, precipitation is a process that involves the conversion of matter from being dissolved in water to a solid.
- 1,095 Views
Graphical characteristics:
Symmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has crossing lines.
Category: Alchemical Symbols.
More symbols in Alchemical Symbols:
Alchemical symbols, originally devised as part of alchemy, were used to denote some elements and some compounds until the 18th century. Note that while notation like this was mostly standardized, sty… read more »
Citation
Use the citation below to add this symbol to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"White Precipitate (alternate #3)." Symbols.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.symbols.com/symbol/white-precipitate-%28alternate-%233%29>.
Have a discussion about White Precipitate (alternate #3) with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In