THE CONTENTS.
Reading edition
CHAP. I.
Page
An Account of an improved Method of preparing Magnesia Alba. 1
CHAP. II.
Miscellaneous Observations. 12
CHAP. III.
On the Medicinal Properties of Magnesia Alba. 25
CHAP. IV.
On the Calcination of Magnesia Alba. 39
CHAP. V.
On the Medicinal Virtues of Calcined Magnesia. 48
CHAP. VI.
On the Action of various Absorbents, as promoting or retarding putrefaction. 58
CHAP. VII.
On the Solvent Qualities of Calcined Magnesia. 80
CHAP. VIII.
On the various Solvent Powers of Quick Lime in different Quantities. 88
CHAP. IX.
On the comparative Antiseptic Powers of Vegetable Infusions prepared with Lime, &c. 105
CHAP. X.
On the Sweetening Properties of Fixed Air. 114
CHAP. XI.
A Review of the general Conclusions deducible from the foregoing Observations and Experiments. 135
AN APPENDIX 143