Al-Riyadh al-Kabir, ascribed to Jabir Ibn Hayyan, according to its introduction, is one of the most important basic texts for learning alchemy. The sixth chapter of this book is devoted to introducing different acid and alkaline solutions, preparation and effects of them.
On the basis of the sixth chapter of Al-Riyadh al-Kabir, this article investigates and analyzes Jabir’s method for solution preparation, and explains chemical formulas and properties of reactants and products of his experiences
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