cheap illuminating ink
Iraq
8th Century
Source: Salah Zaimeche, "Muslim Contribution to Chemistry," Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation, December 2001 (Publication ID: 4017).
Recipe Details
Ingredients
citric acid
Preparation Steps
Jabir Ibn Hayyan (722-815) provided specific recipes for the creation of a 'cheap illuminating ink' designed for manuscript use. The text indicates he was familiar with citric acid and other organic substances that likely served as components or modifiers in these formulations (p. 4).
Original Recipe Text
Jabir Ibn Hayyan (722-815) provided specific recipes for the creation of a 'cheap illuminating ink' designed for manuscript use. The text indicates he was familiar with citric acid and other organic substances that likely served as components or modifiers in these formulations (p. 4).
Evidence
"He also gives recipes for making a cheap illuminating ink for manuscripts"
Remarks
Jabir is identified as the promoter of chemistry who replaced Greek speculation with experimental science. His work with inks was part of a broader repertoire including textile dyeing and the use of manganese dioxide in glass making (p. 4).
Scientific Analysis
Analytical Techniques
practical work
experiments
Certainty Level
Inferred
Instrumentally Verified
Not Verified
Metadata
Material Type
ink
RegionIraq
Approx. Year750
Source Information
AuthorSalah Zaimeche, "Muslim Contribution to Chemistry," Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation, December 2001
CollectionKufa/Baghdad
Language
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