
4 0 c m
29cm
actual image size: 21cm x 32cm
Description
Picric acid (C6H2(NO2)3OH) is a stong acid which is made by nitrating phenol. It is used in the preparation of explosives, and is used to dye silks and wool yellow.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10311922
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