carius halogen method

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} A method for the [[quantitative]] [[determination]] of [[halogen]]s, in which a known [[mass]] of an [[organic compound]] is [[heat]]ed with fuming nitric acid in the presence of [[silver nitrate]] in a hard glass tube ([[Carius tube]]) in a [[furnace]]. Carbon and hydrogen are oxidized to carbon dioxide and water, and the halogen forms the corresponding silver halide.

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