Thompson, Silvanus P. (Silvanus Phillips), 1851-1916 · London : Imprinted for the author at the Chiswick press, and to be had of no booksellers · leaf 108
APPENDIX IV. 76 The mercurial amalgam used in polishing the mirrors consists, according to Dr. Geerts (op. tit.)) of quicksilver, tin, and a little lead. Ayrton gives it as one of tin to one of quick- silver. Champion and Pellet (op. cit .) give the composition as : Tin 69*36 Mercury 30*0 Lead…
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