Principles of Extractive Metallurgy (MCGRAW HILL SERIES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING) - Hardcover

Rosenqvist, Terkel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070539103 ISBN 13: 9780070539105

Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1983

Synopsis

Rather than simply describing the processes and reactions involved in metal extraction, this book concentrates on fundamental principles to give readers an understanding of the possibilities for future developments in this field. It includes a review of the basics of thermodynamics, kinetics and engineering principles that have special importance for extractive metallurgy, to ensure that readers have the background necessary for maximum achievement. The various metallurgical unit processes (such as roasting, reduction, smelting and electrolysis) are illustrated by existing techniques for the extraction of the most common metals. Each chapter includes a bibliography of recommended reading, to aid in further study. The appendices include tables and graphs of thermodynamic qualities for most substances of metallurgical importance; these are ideal for calculating heat (enthalpy) balances and chemical equilibrium constants. SI Units are used consistently throughout the text.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education
• Publication date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070539103
• ISBN 13: 9780070539105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 500