Aqua Ammoniae Fortior - Aquae Ammoniae Fortioris - Stronger Ammonia Water. U. S. P.

Origin. - An aqueous solution of ammonia (NH3 = 16.93), containing 28 per cent. by weight of gaseous ammonia.

Description and Properties. - A colorless, transparent liquid, having an excessively pungent odor and a very acrid and alkaline reaction. It should be kept in strong, glass-stoppered bottles.

Dose. - 3-6 minims (0.18-0.3 Cc).

Official Preparation

Spiritus Ammoniae - Spiritus Ammoniae - Spirit of Ammonia. - Origin, An alcoholic solution of ammonia, containing 10 per cent. by weight of the gas;

Description and Properties. - A colorless liquid, having a strong odor of ammonia and a specific gravity of about 0.80S at 250 C. (770 F.). It should be kept in glass-stoppered bottles, in a cool place.

Dose, 10-60 minims (0.6-3.7 Cc.) [15 minims (1 Cc), U. S. P.].

Aqua Ammoniae - Aquae Ammoniae - Ammonia