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Gold Milling Principles and Practice: Breaking; Sorting; Wet and Dry Milling; Amalgamation; Concentration; Roasting; Chlorination; Cyanidation; ... Results, and Costs; Tables; And Forms - Softcover

Charles George Warnford Lock

 
9780282615659: Gold Milling Principles and Practice: Breaking; Sorting; Wet and Dry Milling; Amalgamation; Concentration; Roasting; Chlorination; Cyanidation; ... Results, and Costs; Tables; And Forms

Synopsis

This book is an extensive guide through the various historic methods of extracting gold from ores. It begins with methods from ancient times through to modern practices of the late 19th century. The author focuses on the viability of the methods as they stood at the time of this book's writing, with a central focus on the amalgamation method. The author provides economic and technical analysis to support their opinions. Of particular note is the author's detailed attention to the chemical reactions taking place during each step of the gold extraction process. The book is written in a clear and accessible way, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gold mining or the technical details of extracting gold from ore.

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