Glass of antimony 3750992 211607883 2008-05-11T06:06:42Z Afluegel 2609833 {{glass-material-stub}} '''Glass of antimony''', '''''vitrum antimonii''''', is a transparent [[glass]] created from a preparation of antimony, historically used as an [[emetic]]. It was created using crude [[antimony]], ground and calcined by a vehement fire, in an earthen [[crucible]], until it no longer fumed, indicating that its [[sulfur]] was evaporated. The remaining substance ([[calx]]) was then [[vitrification|vitrified]] in a wind [[furnace]], upon which it became transparent, ruddy, and shining. It has been considered the strongest emetic of any preparation of antimony. Yet, if dissolved in [[spirit of urine]], it ceased to be either emetic or [[catharsis|cathartic]]. == See also == * [[antimonial]] * [[antimonial cup]] {{Glass science}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Antimony}} {{glass-material-stub}} [[Category:Emetics]] [[Category:Glass types]]