Iron Pigments Through The Ages, Fathi Habashi
Aug 2015
Iron Pigments Through The Ages, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Naturally occurring iron oxides were used since ancient times as ochre yellow and red pigments. It was only in the 18th century that artificially prepared Prussian blue was discovered. This discovery opened up a new field of chemistry - - cyano compounds.
Movement Of Scientists And The Production Of Aluminum, Fathi Habashi
May 2015
Movement Of Scientists And The Production Of Aluminum, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Travelling scientists certainly have contributed to advancing knowledge by communicating their observations to others. Famous professors attract students from different countries to study in their institutions and the interaction among these students is of immense importance in the diffusion of knowledge. The invention of a process for the production of aluminum is an example.
Extractive Metallurgy Of Copper, Fathi Habashi
Dec 2011
Extractive Metallurgy Of Copper, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
A short account on the extractive metallurgy of copper in 410 pages, fully illustrated in colour. It covers its chemistry, history, pyro-, hydro-, and electrometallurgy. Kinetics of leaching of copper ores and a literature guide are also included.
Beethoven: Patriotism And Social Justice, Fathi Habashi
Feb 2010
Beethoven: Patriotism And Social Justice, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
The great composer Ludwig van Beethoven was not only an exceptional musician but also a man of great ideals who expressed social justice in his music
Mining And Civilization, An Illustrated History, Fathi Habashi
Dec 2009
Mining And Civilization, An Illustrated History, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Mining and Civilization has been conceived to compliment the author's two books History of Metallurgy and Readings in Historical Metallurgy and to fill a gap in the literature. It is difficult to study the history of metallurgy without studying the history of mining at the same time. Each time the author visits ancient ruins or examines an ancient stone statue he recalls the work of miners who brought the material from a quarry so that the sculptor can create a work of art. History of mining, quarrying, and stone carving is history of civilization.
Researches On Copper. History & Metallurgy, Fathi Habashi
Feb 2009
Researches On Copper. History & Metallurgy, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
The present volume is a collection of selected papers dealing with the extractive metallurgy of copper published by the author and his coworkers. They are reproduced here in a facsimile edition in 240 pages. In addition ten new chapters were specially written in 150 pages. The book is fully illustrated by many colored pictures, flowsheets, and diagrams. It is hoped that it will be useful for students, engineers, chemists, geologists, and for research workers.
Gold. History, Metallurgy, Culture, Fathi Habashi
Feb 2009
Gold. History, Metallurgy, Culture, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
Gold, the first metal used by man, has a special place among metals. It plays an important role in society and in world economics. It caused unprecedented mass migrations on three continents, and at least one war. It was responsible for creating many large cities, is highly prized, has been the inspiration of numerous myths, was the ultimate goal of alchemists, stored in the vaults of banks, widely on display in oriental bazaars, and is generously used in decorating churches and temples. The present volume is composed of two parts: a collection of selected papers published by the author on …
