Chemical Arithmetic and Calculation of Furnace Charges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Chemical Arithmetic and Calculation of Furnace Charges (Classic Reprint)
Author: Regis Chauvenet
ISBN: 9780265615317

Regis Chauvenet

9780265615317: Chemical Arithmetic and Calculation of Furnace Charges (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265615313 ISBN 13: 9780265615317

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master chemical calculations for furnace charges with clear, practical methods.

This classic reference guides readers through stoichiometry, gas behavior, and the arithmetic of real-world ore processing. It presents definitions, fundamental laws, and step-by-step problem solving, helping you handle slag formation, mixing rules, and furnace data with confidence.

Structured for both learning and quick reference, the text combines foundational theory with numerous worked examples. It emphasizes the separation of fact from theory, using proportional relationships and practical data to compute weights, volumes, and compositions in metallurgical processes. A range of problems trains you to apply formulas to slag chemistry, burdens, and fuel calculations.

Clear explanations of stoichiometry, gas laws, and related concepts
Hands-on problems on furnace charges, slag composition, and ore processing
Guidance on practical methods like excess, representative equations, and mixing rules
Worked examples that illustrate calculations for slag, fluxes, and fuel needs

Ideal for students and professionals in chemistry, metallurgy, and furnace operations who need reliable, ready reference material.

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