Arithmetic of pharmacy / by A.B. Stevens.

  • Stevens, A. B. (Alviso Burdett), 1853-1940.
Date:
1920
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Licence: In copyright

Credit: Arithmetic of pharmacy / by A.B. Stevens. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONTENTS WEIGHTS AND MEASURES , Page Metric-linear measure, measures of capacity and weight 1 Apothecaries’ weight; fluid or wine measure 2 Avoirdupois weights 2 Imperial measure 2 Approximate measures ^ Approximate equivalents 3 Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of weights and 4 measures ^ To determine quantities used in manufacturing 6 To change weights and measures from one system to those of another • • ^ To change weights and measures hy the use of equivalents 8 THERMOMETERS—TEMPERATURE To convert Fahrenheit to Centigrade 12 To convert Centigrade to Fahrenheit 12 To convert Centigrade to Reaumur 12 To convert Reaumur to Centigrade 13 To convert Fahrenheit to Reaumur 13 To convert Reaumur to Fahrenheit 13 SPECIFIC GRAVITY Specific gravity hydrometers 14 To change Baume degrees to specific gravity 15 For liquids heavier than water 15 For liquids lighter than water 15 To change specific gravity to degrees Baume 16 For liquids lighter than water 16 For liquids heavier than water 16 To change Twaddell degrees to specific gravity 16 To change specific gravity to Twaddell degrees 17 Specific gravity flasks or pycnometers 17 To take the specific gravity of liquids with a plummet 18 To determine the specific gravity of solids insoluble in, but heavier than, water 19 Solids insoluble in, but lighter than, water 20 To find the specific gravity of powders insoluble in water 21 To determine the specific gravity of solids soluble in water 22