Oil of vitriol

Oil of vitriol was a strong acid distilled from green vitriol.
==Properties==
The substance was highly corrosive and dangerous to handle. It had an oily, clear appearance.
==Usages==
* The acid was used in all manner of trades, such as the dyeing and preparation of some fabrics, and turning cashmere wool into cashmere yarn.
* Oil of vitriol was used to dissolve tin for coating steel, making tinplate.
* It could be distilled with alum and nitre to create the stronger acid aqua fortis.
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