Antimony, Li′ver of

Syn. He′par antimo′′nii , L.; Hépar d’antimoine , Oxysulfure d’antimoine silicaté , Fr. Prep. From sulphide of antimony, 1 part; and dry carbonate of sodium or pota ium, 2 parts; melted together, and heated until it acquires the proper colour, and then cooled and powdered. Comp., Uses, . A mixture of trioxide of antimony, sulphide of pota ium, carbonate of pota ium, and undecomposed trisulphide of antimony. It is chiefly used by farriers, in doses of 1 to 2 dr., as an alterative purge for horses, in greasy heels, .; and sometimes by chemists, as a source of the crude oxide. Crocus of antimony, before noticed, sometimes pa es under the name, and is sold for it.