Excerpt from Notes of a Metallurgical Journey in Europe
As the weight of one cubic meter of pyrites is k. Lbs.) we have about kilograms, or tons. The present production is about tons a year, at which rate the mine will hold out a hundred and fifty years.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a first-hand historical account of metallurgical journeys undertaken by the author in Europe during the 19th century. The author's diligent documentation of his observations during these journeys, particularly at the copper process at Agordo and the mercury works at Valalta, shed light on the innovative techniques and challenges encountered in the field of metallurgy during that period. The author offers valuable insights into the systems and processes employed at the time, including the wet treatment of copper ores, the roasting of matte, and the unique condensation apparatus used in mercury extraction. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of metallurgy, offering a glimpse into the practices and advancements that shaped the industry during the 19th century. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333385002_0
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