A practical, up-to-date reference on how modern electrolytic copper refining works.
This authoritative volume traces the development, methods, and equipment behind today’s electrolytic copper plants, from foundational discoveries to current engineering practice. It combines historical context with detailed plant descriptions and data you can use in design, operation, or study.
The book surveys every major electrolytic refinery in operation, explains core principles, and provides real-world figures on outputs, layouts, and processes. It also includes cost estimates, practical handling of solutions and slimes, and an appendix of patents and related literature for further study.
- Understand the historical milestones that shaped modern refining
- Learn about plant layouts, electrode arrangements, and current distribution
- See descriptions of leading refineries and how they operate
- Explore data, costs, and practical considerations for planning or improvement
Ideal for readers of industrial chemistry, electrometallurgy, and copper-refining history, this edition serves students, engineers, and professionals seeking a solid, nontechnical introduction to the field’s practical backbone.