Tannic Acid: Powdered Galls Extracted with Ether and Alcohol (75:25)

Pelouze's way of getting tannic acid from galls uses ether; Thorpe's Dictionary (1913) notes that a mixture of 75 % ether and 25 % alcohol can be used in its place. The extract separates into two layers, and the lower one, a strong tannic acid solution, dries to a porous mass. No amounts are given. Ether is very flammable: no flame, fume hood. The picture: our diagram.