When the heap of pyrites had been entirely reduced by fire, the result ofthe operation, consisting of sulphate of iron, sulphate of alumina, flint, remains of coal, and cinders was placed in a basinful of water. Theystirred this mixture, let it settle, then decanted it, and obtained a clearliquid containing in solution sulphate of iron and sulphate of alumina, theother matters remaining solid, since they are insoluble.
大堆的黄铁矿石经过加热以后,完全还原了,他们把得到的硫酸铁、硫酸铝、火石、炭渣和灰烬全放在一只盛满了水的盆子里,把这种混合物搅和一阵,接着让它沉淀,然后把水倒出来,得到一种含有硫酸铁溶液和硫酸铝溶液的纯净液体,其他不能溶解的物质,还保持着固体的状态。