potassium carbonate
A white deliquescent salt (K 2 CO
3 ), which dissolves readily in water
to give a strong alkaline solution. It was used in
the execution of BEDFORD STYLE
bindings, TREE
CALF bindings, etc. Also known as "pearl ash,"
and "salts of tartar."
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