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School: Arklow Convent

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Arklow, Co. Wicklow
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Sr. Brendan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0923, Page 199

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  1. The Chemical Works of Arklow

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    The chief Chemicals that were made in the Arklow Chemical works were:-
    Sulphuric Acid, extracted from Sulphure ore.
    Nitric Acid, a composition of Sulphuric Acid and an extraction from Nitric of Soda.
    Picric Acid (lydite explosive) and Guncotton.
    Nitro Glyasrine, Cordite Gelignite, Dynamite and an explosive known as Arkite, called after Arklow.
    There were two big chimneys which served as landmarks until a few months ago when they were blown down.
    This was told to me by my Father Mr Tim Desmond Harbour Master of Arklow.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Carmel Desmond
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ferrybank, Co. Wicklow
    Informant
    Mr Timothy Desmond
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ferrybank, Co. Wicklow