Copper Refining (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Lawrence Addicks

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331855232 ISBN 13: 9780331855234

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the practical science of copper refining and learn how experts maximize value while controlling losses.

This nonfiction look dives into the real-world methods used to separate blister copper into fine copper, gold, and silver, and it explains how plant-scale weighing, sampling, and smelting decisions affect profitability. You’ll see how engineers classify loss sources, from scale accuracy to slag and by‑products, and how these insights guide more economical operations.

The book frames a broad, methodical approach to refining, with concrete examples of equipment, measurements, and processes. It emphasizes practical techniques for achieving precise results without overburdening the process, and it connects the dots between measurement, material handling, and the economics of metal recovery.

• Understand where metal losses occur and how they’re quantified in refining and by‑products.
• Explore weighing and sampling practices that improve accuracy and reduce error.
• See how slimes, dore, and slag are treated through roasting, leaching, and smelting to recover metals.
• Learn how process design and operation influence efficiency and profitability.

Ideal for readers with an interest in industrial metallurgy, refining practices, and the economics of copper production.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331855232
• ISBN 13: 9780331855234
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 223