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In the 17th century, the distillation of an ammonia solution from shavings of harts' (deer) horns and hooves led to the alternative name for smelling salts as spirit or salt of hartshorn. [1] They were widely used in Victorian Britain to revive fainting women, and in some areas, constables would carry a container of them for that purpose. [10]
In 2001 while on a date near some horse stables, engineer David Whitlock was asked why horses roll in the dirt. [1] Not knowing the answer, he studied soil samples and hypothesized that the Nitrosomonas eutropha that he found present was a key species as these bacteria feed on ammonia and thus could provide a symbiotic ammonia processing function for horses and other vertebrates.
Spirit of hartshorn (or spirits of hartshorn) is an archaic name for aqueous ammonia. Originally, this term was applied to a solution manufactured from the hooves and antlers of the red deer, as well as those of some other animals. The aqueous solution was colorless and pungent, consisting of about 28.5 percent ammonia.
Geriatric pony with a lot of white hair on its head. There are several unmistakable signs that indicate a horse may be geriatric. Historically, determining a horse's age through observation was crucial, especially during a time when horses played a vital role in daily life For example, Le Nouveau Parfait Maréchal (18th century) advised observing specific features such as the teeth, tail ...
Ammonium acetate, also known as spirit of Mindererus in aqueous solution, is a chemical compound with the formula NH 4 CH 3 CO 2. It is a white, hygroscopic solid and can be derived from the reaction of ammonia and acetic acid .
Its products include anhydrous ammonia, sulfur, sulfuric acid, finished fertilizers, petroleum coke, and nitric acid. [3] The company was established by Ronald Stanton in 1965, [4] and is currently headquartered in New York City. [2] [5] The company has offices in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Middle East, and South Africa. [6]
Photo/Styling: Taryn Pire. Time Commitment: 20 minutes Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, vegan, dairy free Serves: 2 Sweet, salty and rich with umami (thanks, white miso paste), this ...
Ammonia solution, also known as ammonia water, ammonium hydroxide, ammoniacal liquor, ammonia liquor, aqua ammonia, aqueous ammonia, or (inaccurately) ammonia, is a solution of ammonia in water. It can be denoted by the symbols NH 3 (aq). Although the name ammonium hydroxide suggests a salt with the composition [NH + 4][OH −