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Copper Smelting (1885)

Copper Smelting (1885)

Howe, Henry Marion

Hardcover

Technology & Engineering20th Century United States HistoryGeneral Science

ISBN10: 1436887100
ISBN13: 9781436887106
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Copper Smelting (1885) is a book written by Henry Marion Howe, an American metallurgist and materials scientist. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the process of copper smelting, which involves the extraction of copper metal from copper ores. The book begins with an overview of the history of copper smelting, including the early methods used by ancient civilizations and the technological advancements that have been made over time. Howe then delves into the chemical and physical properties of copper and copper ores, discussing the different types of ores and the processes used to extract copper from them.The book also covers the various techniques used in copper smelting, including the reverberatory furnace, the blast furnace, and the Bessemer process. Howe provides detailed descriptions of each process, including the equipment used, the chemical reactions involved, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method.In addition to the technical aspects of copper smelting, the book also discusses the economic and environmental impacts of the industry. Howe examines the costs and profitability of copper smelting, as well as the social and environmental consequences of mining and smelting operations.Overall, Copper Smelting (1885) is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the process of copper smelting, providing valuable insights into the history, science, and technology of this important industry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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