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Magnesium carbonate

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    A letter to Dr. Glass, Containing a reply to his examination of Mr. Henry's strictures on the magnesia sold under the name of the late Mr. Glass. To which are added some further testimonies in support of the truth of those strictures. By Thomas Henry, apothecary.

    Henry, Thomas, 1734-1816. | Date: MDCCLXXIV. [1774]
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    Remarks on Mr. Thomas Henry's improved method of preparing magnesia alba; with an easy Chemical Process for procuring it, in the utmost Perfection, without leaving any gritty Remainder. To which is added, An Appendix. By a physician.

    Physician. | Date: [1774]
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    Experiments and observations on the following subjects; 1. On the preparation, calcination, and medicinal uses of magnesia alba. 2. On the solvent qualities of calcined magnesia. 3. On the variety in the solvent powers of quick-lime, when used in different quantities. 4. On varioius absorbents, as promoting or retrading putrefaction. 5. On the comparative antiseptic powers of vegetable infusions prepared with lime, &c. 6. On the sweetening properties of fixed air. By Thomas Henry, apothecary.

    Henry, Thomas, 1734-1816. | Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]
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