List of alchemical substances

Alchemical studies produced a number of substances, which were later classified as particular chemical compounds or mixtures of compounds.
Many of these terms were in common use into the 20th century.


Aqua Fortis - nitric acid, can be formed by 2 parts saltpetre in 1 part (pure) oil of vitriol (sulfuric acid). (Historically, this process could not have been used, as 98% oil of vitriol was not available)
Aqua Ragia/Spirit of turpentine/Oil of turpentine/Gum turpentine - turpentine, formed by the distillation of pine tree resin.
Aqua Regia (Latin: "royal water") - a mixture of aqua fortis and spirit of salt.
Aqua Tofani - arsenic trioxide. Extremely poisonous. AsO3
Aqua vitae/Spirit of Wine - ethanol, formed by distilling wine
Auric Hydroxide - formed by precipitation by potash from gold dissolved in aqua regia.
Bismuth (German: Wismuth)
Blende
Blue Vitriol/Bluestone
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