Mines and Mineral Resources of the Counties of Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Marin, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo |
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Page 91 - ... substances, the calcined product to contain at least 1.7 times as much of lime, by weight, as of the materials which give the lime its hydraulic properties, and to be finely pulverized after said calcination, and thereafter additions or substitutions for the purpose only of regulating certain properties of technical importance to be allowable to not exceeding -2 per cent of the calcined product.
Page 91 - By a Portland cement is meant the product obtained from the heating or calcining up to incipient fusion of intimate mixtures, either natural or artificial, of argillaceous with calcareous substances, the calcined product to contain at least 1.7 times as much of lime, by weight, as of the materials which give the lime its...
Page 92 - Normally, a 60-foot kiln working on a dry mixture will produce from 160 to 180 barrels of cement each day of twenty-four hours. In doing this, if good coal is used, its fuel consumption will commonly be from 120 to 140 pounds...
Page 37 - ... diuretics. Sodic muriated saline waters. — Where these waters are very heavily charged with sodium chlorid they are often used for baths, to increase the action of the skin, and by absorption act as a tonic. Such waters when taken internally are usually diluted. They increase the flow of gastric juice, improve the appetite, increase the flow of urine, and the urea in the same. They also prevent putrefactive changes in the intestines.
Page 36 - ... large enough quantities to be a predominating basic constituent, still it does often appear in sufficient quantities to have a decided therapeutic action. These compounds are active diuretics and form a very soluble urate which is easily eliminated from the system. Waters of the above class therefore find their greatest application in the treatment of rheumatism, rheumatic tendencies, and gout. In cases of gravel and calculi they are also valuable disintegrating agents.
Page 37 - Muriated alkaline-saline waters. — These waters are especially valuable in the treatment of catarrhal conditions of the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines, and biliary passages, and urinary tract. They increase the flow of urine and the excretion of uric acid. The stronger ones are often used as a gargle. Sulphated alkaline-saline waters. — These waters, like the preceding class, are valuable in the treatment of catarrhal conditions of the mucous membrane.
Page 37 - ... and reduce intestinal activity. Such waters give excellent results when used as a tonic. They find their principal application in anaemia, and in general debility brought about by sexual diseases. Too long use of waters rich in iron results in constipation and derangement of the digestion. Borated Alkaline Waters — There are comparatively few springs of this description which have been used to any extent. Their therapeutic application, therefore, is somewhat obscure. It may be said, in general,...
Page 36 - The physiological action and therapeutic' applications of the various classes of mineral waters here given do not represent the results of experiments carried on in tlie bureau of chemistry, but are gathered from works which are considered authoritative on the subject.
Page 38 - ... extremely palatable, and large quantities can be drunk without causing a "full feeling." These waters tend to increase the flow of saliva and intestinal fluids, also to increase the peristaltic movements of the stomach and, therefore, increase digestion. They also tend to increase the flow of urine. Obstinate cases of nausea are often relieved by the use of this class of waters. Carbureted waters. — These waters sometimes occur in coal and natural-gas regions. They are not known to have any...
Page 37 - ... mineral waters, they should be considered together. Waters of this class act as alteratives. They stimulate the lymphatic system to greater activity and promote absorption in all the tissues. Their employment is therefore indicated in the treatment of scrofula, syphilis, goiter, chronic exudations, etc. They also favor the elimination of mercury and other metallic poisons. The bromic waters also act as sedatives. Arsenic waters.