COMMON CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES USES

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MILK OF MAGNESIA

reduces

stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements.

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CREAM OF TARTAR

white powder commonly used to stabilize whipped egg whites in

meringues and cakes, prevent sugar crystallization in candies and caramel, and

act as the activating ingredient in baking powder.

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GRAPHITE

used in pencils, lubricants, crucibles, polishes, arc lamps, batteries, brushes for electric motors, and cores of nuclear reactors.

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SAL AMMONIAC

an ingredient in expectorants to quickly remove unwanted material from the lungs and bronchial tubes.

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FREON

non-combustible gas that is used as a refrigerant in air conditioning applications.

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LAUGHING GAS

used in medical and dental procedures as a sedative. It helps to relieve

anxiety before the procedure and allow the patient to relax.

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POTASH

contains soluble potassium, making it an excellent addition to agricultural

fertilizer. It ensures proper maturation in a plant by improving overall health, root

strength, disease resistance, and yield rates.

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QUICKSILVER

most common use currently is as a catalyst in chemical industries.

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MERCURY

forms alloys with other metals such as gold, silver, zinc and cadmium

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AMALGUMS

gold, silver, zinc and cadmium

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QUARTZ

is used in many products as a raw material for huge amounts of construction

materials, such as glass, concrete, or mortar

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BRIMSTONE

used to treat acne

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Brimstone Sulfur Powder

numerous benefits for spells and rituals.

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SLAKED LIME

formed by adding quick lime and water gives a slurry material. It can also be

used in plastering works and in cement as a binder.

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DRY ICE

used for freezing at ultra-low temperatures or freeze drying without using

water to preserve food, extending its shelf life