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De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi Feb 2015

De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi

Fathi Habashi

De Re Metallica is a diary of the trips the author has undertaken during his professional career. He visited many industries, universities, research centers, and museums, and participated in many conferences. The book in 5 520 pages and many coloured photos therefore reflects the state of extractive metallurgy since he left his home country Egypt and went to study in Vienna then emigrated to Canada.

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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.

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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 …

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