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United States Geological Survey, Division of Mining Statistics, Washingtonf D. (7., July 25, 1885. Snt: I have the honor to transmit herewith a paper by Mr. Henry M. Howe, on copper smelting, for publication as a bulletin of the United States Geological Survey. This paper is supplementary to the contributions on the metallurgy of copper which have appeared in the reports of this division, and is of great interest as embodying a most complete review of present practice. Yery respectfully, your obedient servant, ALBERT WILLTAMS, Jr., Geologist in charge. Hon. J. W. Powell, Director.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, part of a multi-volume series, explores how copper was smelted in the US during the late 19th century. The author traveled extensively to collect the data included here and provides a detailed overview of techniques and apparatus employed during the period leading up to the 20th century. The author details the procedures used for roasting ore before smelting and the various types of furnaces used at the time. He further discusses the construction of the furnaces themselves, providing specifications for each part. The author also examines the chemical reactions that took place during the smelting process and the impact of the process on the environment. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in mining history, metallurgy, or the history of industrial technology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333797508_0
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