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Biogeochemical Interactions In Flooded Underground Mines, Renee Schmidt
Biogeochemical Interactions In Flooded Underground Mines, Renee Schmidt
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
This study presents a biogeochemical analysis of microbial communities in flooded underground mines in Butte, Montana, USA. Samples were collected from nine mineshafts representing three distinct geochemical zones. These zones consist of the East, West, and Outer Camp mines. The East Camp mines, bordering the Berkeley Pit Superfund site, have the highest concentrations of dissolved metals and the most acidic pH values. Dissolved metal concentrations in the West Camp are one to three orders of magnitude lower than in the East Camp and have nearly neutral pH values. The Outer Camp mines have similar metal concentrations to the West Camp …
Mineralogy And Environmental Geochemistry Of Slag In Lower Area One, Butte, Montana, Jenna Kaplan
Mineralogy And Environmental Geochemistry Of Slag In Lower Area One, Butte, Montana, Jenna Kaplan
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
Butte, Montana is the host to a Cu-Mo porphyry deposit and has been a location of mining interest since 1864. Once copper ore is removed from this deposit it goes through a smelting process. Copper smelting processes consist of roasting, smelting, concentrating, and fire refining. During smelting, metals are separated from the waste, or gangue material. Slag is the waste material from these processes. Non-ferrous slag, such as a copper ore, removes iron and silica from the original ore. There is much interest in slag postproduction for there is often still a significant weight percent of metals trapped within a …
Stable Isotopes Of Hydrothermal Carbonate Minerals In The Butte Porphyry-Lode Deposits, Montana, Ryan Stevenson
Stable Isotopes Of Hydrothermal Carbonate Minerals In The Butte Porphyry-Lode Deposits, Montana, Ryan Stevenson
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
The stable isotopic compositions of over 90 hydrothermal carbonate minerals in the Butte porphyry-lode system were analyzed. These samples came from the underground workings as well as the active Continental Pit area. Most material came from polymetallic “Main Stage” veins which post-date the porphyry Cu-Mo mineralization of Butte. Some samples from late calcite-stellerite veins were also included in the study. Rhodochrosite d13C and d18O values range from -8.3 to -2.9‰ (average of -6.7±1.0‰) and -1.8 to 12.8‰ (average of 3.6 ±3.4‰) respectively, while calcite d13C and d18O values range from -9.0 to …
Holocene Archeology Near Squaw Butte, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
Holocene Archeology Near Squaw Butte, Canyonlands National Park, Utah
All U.S. Government Documents (Utah Regional Depository)
This document is the final technical report of cultural resources investigations in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, southeastern Utah. These investigations were part of the multiyear Canyonlands Archeological Project. Inventory of 878 acres in the Squaw Butte Area revealed 80 sites which were occupied by Archaic people during all phases of the Archaic period, aborigines of unknown cultural affiliation during the Early Formative period, Mesa Verde Anasazi during Pueblo III or late Pueblo II-III, and the Navajo during historic or modern times. Paleoindians may have also been in the general area, if not the actual project area. Limited …
Building Community Around Water: The Shift From Icon To Substance In The Local Politics Of Water, Donald Snow
Building Community Around Water: The Shift From Icon To Substance In The Local Politics Of Water, Donald Snow
Water Organizations in a Changing West (Summer Conference, June 14-16)
11 pages.
Geology And Groundwater Supplies Of Box Butte County, Nebraska, 1979, V. L. Souders, F. A. Smith, J. B. Swinehart
Geology And Groundwater Supplies Of Box Butte County, Nebraska, 1979, V. L. Souders, F. A. Smith, J. B. Swinehart
Conservation and Survey Division
No abstract provided.
Investigation Of Inclusions In Armco Ingot Iron, Edwin J. Duncan
Investigation Of Inclusions In Armco Ingot Iron, Edwin J. Duncan
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Various chemical and electrolytic separation methods were investigated in an attempt to separate the inclusions in Armco ingot iron. Residues obtained were X-rayed for identification purposes. The microstructures of this iron were studied with the object of determining the relative sizes, locations, and possible compositions of the inclusions.
The Design And Construction Of An Electrolytic Cell For Aluminum Reduction, Thomas H. Melrose
The Design And Construction Of An Electrolytic Cell For Aluminum Reduction, Thomas H. Melrose
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this investigation was to design and construct a laboratory size electrolytic cell in which to reduce alumina, using the same basic materials that are used in a commercial size cell. The cell was designed to have a capacity of approximately 100 grams of metallic aluminum produced every 8 hours. The cell was constructed so it could be operated continuously.
Effect Of Recovery On The Recrystallized Grain-Size Of High Purity Aluminum, Rodney L. Helterline
Effect Of Recovery On The Recrystallized Grain-Size Of High Purity Aluminum, Rodney L. Helterline
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
When a cold-worked metal is annealed, it’s physical properties hange as a result of a new grain structure. The annealing treatment is divided into three stages according to the changes that occur in the distorted metal: (1) recovery, (2) recrystallization, and (3) grain growth.
Polarography Of Indium, John Jackson
Polarography Of Indium, John Jackson
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The purpose of this thesis is to study the various aspects of the polarography of indium. The eventual goal would be to develop a method of analyzing indium in unknowns. The investigation is approached by studying the indium ions in various electrolytes and in various concentrations.
The Application Of Electric Energy To The Metallurgy Plants In Montana, Edwin J. Duncan
The Application Of Electric Energy To The Metallurgy Plants In Montana, Edwin J. Duncan
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Since the year 1800, metallurgy has been affiliated with electricity. In fact, the two industries have grown side by side, being naturally dependent upon each other and having a parallel growth.
The Construction And Operation Of A Universal Specimen Mount With Protective Lead Shield For The Purpose Of Determining Pole Figures Using The Schulz-Decker Transmission Technique, Richard L. Fausner
The Construction And Operation Of A Universal Specimen Mount With Protective Lead Shield For The Purpose Of Determining Pole Figures Using The Schulz-Decker Transmission Technique, Richard L. Fausner
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It was the purpose of this study to construct a universal mount, to construct a protective lead shield, to operate the instrument, and to provide a pole figure using the transmission method of Schulz and Decker. There are at present several lengthy x-ray methods of determining the grain orientation of metals. These methods are mainly photographic. In order to provide a rapid means of obtaining the necessary information concerning the grain orientation of a metal, a universal mount was constructed.
The Lucky Hit Mine Of Jefferson County, Montana, Bruce B. Goddard
The Lucky Hit Mine Of Jefferson County, Montana, Bruce B. Goddard
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
Many mines in the Cardwell Mining District have been more or less steady producers of gold, silver, lead and zinc since 18SO. The area first came into prominence with the discovery of gold at the Mayflower Mine in 1896. Soon after the Mayflower discovery, many claims were located in the nearby Saint Paul Gulch area, northeast of Whitehall. The Lucky Hit Mine is located in Saint Paul Gulch area of the Cardwell Mining District.
Host Rocks And Gangue Minerals Associated With Copper Deposits In Plutonic Igneous Rocks, Richard D. Montgomery
Host Rocks And Gangue Minerals Associated With Copper Deposits In Plutonic Igneous Rocks, Richard D. Montgomery
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
All of the information on the various districts has come directly from published reports. The investigation was suggested by Mr. Forbes Robertson. The geographical extent of the deposits was confined to the western United States. Many of these deposits are of the disseminated porphyry type. A few of the deposits, such as at Butte, Montana, were of the fissure vein type.
Studies Of Tempering Behavior Of Steel X-9165 Of N-A-X 9100 Series, James A. Ndulue
Studies Of Tempering Behavior Of Steel X-9165 Of N-A-X 9100 Series, James A. Ndulue
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
One of the reasons why steel is the most versatile of all the metals available for engineering applications is because of the wide range of properties that can be obtained from it by proper heat treatment.
Geology Of The Marget Ann Mine Butte District, Montana, Winston Martin Sahinen
Geology Of The Marget Ann Mine Butte District, Montana, Winston Martin Sahinen
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
As the field work progressed it became apparent that very little was known of the mineralogical associations of the precious metal constituents of the Marget Ann ore. A mineralogical study in excess of that originally planned was then decided upon to determine the affiliations exhibited by the silver and gold. With these objectives in mind, the laboratory and field work continued.
The Effect Of Germanium On The Current Efficiency In The Electrolysis Of Pure Zinc Sulfate Solution, Keith R. Bock
The Effect Of Germanium On The Current Efficiency In The Electrolysis Of Pure Zinc Sulfate Solution, Keith R. Bock
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It has long been recognized that electrolytic zinc cells are extremely sensitive to impurities. In fact, certain impurities present in amounts as low as 0.1 mg/1 cause a serious loss of current efficiency. Also, the presence of several impurities in the electrolyte may accelerate the detrimental effect of each impurity.
The Decomposition Of Calcium Tungstate And Synthetic Scheelite With Hydrochloric Acid, Robert R. Beebe
The Decomposition Of Calcium Tungstate And Synthetic Scheelite With Hydrochloric Acid, Robert R. Beebe
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The decomposition of scheelite with hydrochloric acid was studied under conditions of variable acid concentration, time and temperature. The reactions were traced by weighing material untransformed and, in some cases, by analyzing the transformation products.
Metal Dust Production, James H. Foreman
Metal Dust Production, James H. Foreman
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The object of this thesis is to study the production of metal dust by direct application of a mechanical force to a stream of molten metal.
A Study Of The Effects Of The Chloride Ion On The Lead-Silver Anodes And On The Lead Tenor Of The Zinc Deposit In Zinc Electrolysis, William A. Mitchell
A Study Of The Effects Of The Chloride Ion On The Lead-Silver Anodes And On The Lead Tenor Of The Zinc Deposit In Zinc Electrolysis, William A. Mitchell
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The electrolyte used in the commercial production of electrolytic zinc from zinc sulphate solutions contains small amounts of impurities each of which has its own effects upon the process. Impurities such as antimony, cobalt, nickel, and iron tend to lower the current efficiency while other impurities such as chlorine, fluorine, and nitrates tend to increase the corrosion of the lead anodes and thereby increase the lead tenor of the zinc deposit.
The Precipitation Of Calcium Tungstate From Sodium Tungstate Solution, Martin E. Messner
The Precipitation Of Calcium Tungstate From Sodium Tungstate Solution, Martin E. Messner
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In view of the great need for tungsten in the present industrial world it is necessary that all known tungsten sourves be utilized to the greatest possible extent. Scheelite ores promise to be an increasingly important source of tungsten, inasmuch as the discovery of vast new deposits has been made and known deposits of high grade ores have practically been depleted.
The Effect Of Manganese On The Age Hardening Of Aluminum-Copper Alloys, Keith P. Burgess
The Effect Of Manganese On The Age Hardening Of Aluminum-Copper Alloys, Keith P. Burgess
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It is known that age-hardening occurs in alloys of the solid solution type containing a hardening constituent, of a metal or metallic compound which is more soluble in the solvent phase at higher tempertures than at lower temperatures.
The Mechanical Production Of Zinc Dust, Charles A. Schroer
The Mechanical Production Of Zinc Dust, Charles A. Schroer
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The object of this thesis is to produce zinc dust suitable for zinc leach purification, by direct application of a mechanical force on a stream of molten zinc.The project is a continuation of work done by Mr. D. S. Gleason, while working for his Master of Science degree in the spring of 1952.
The Construction Of An X-Ray Camera, Emil Bazarnicki
The Construction Of An X-Ray Camera, Emil Bazarnicki
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The major portion of the construction of the X-ray camera was performed in the machine shop of Montana School of Mines. However, some machine work had to be accomplished in the Butte High Machine Shop, as well as in the machine shop of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company.
Flotation Of Huebnerite, Henry Albright
Flotation Of Huebnerite, Henry Albright
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The development of suitable beneficiation processes for treating domestic low-grade tungsten ores is a problem now facing the mineral industry. While we are now consuming more tungsten than normally because of the defense program, we are no longer able to import ores from the world's principal source, China. The problem then, is to increase our domestic production so as to acquire a greater degree of self-sufficiency.
The Birdie Mine Tungsten Deposit Butte Mining District, Silverbow County, Montana, Bernard A. Fahm
The Birdie Mine Tungsten Deposit Butte Mining District, Silverbow County, Montana, Bernard A. Fahm
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The importance of tungsten has encouraged the search for minerals of this metal, and consequently new deposits have been discovered, and known deposits have been re-examined. Western Montana has rather widespread deposits if low-grade types are also considered. Many deposits were known long ago, but abandoned because the use of tungsten was still in its beginning stage and therefore little attention was given to this type of mineral.
The Mechanical Production Of Zinc Dust, Robert F. Payne
The Mechanical Production Of Zinc Dust, Robert F. Payne
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
It was the purpose of this investigation to delve further into the possibility of producing, by mechanical means, a zinc dust which might be suitable for the purification of zinc leach solution.
The Effect Of Ferric Iron Upon The Current Efficiency And The Deposition Of Copper In The Electrowinning Of Copper From Copper Sulphate Solutions, James L. Owings
The Effect Of Ferric Iron Upon The Current Efficiency And The Deposition Of Copper In The Electrowinning Of Copper From Copper Sulphate Solutions, James L. Owings
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In the hydrometallurgy of copper, probably the most widely used method for the precipitation of copper is by electrolysis using insoluble anodes. The process is similar in many respects to the electrolytic refining of copper; one of the main differences is the use of insoluble anodes in electrowinning as compared to the use of impure copper anodes in electrorefining. Impurities, however, are common to both processes. The nature of these impurities differ and the problem of purifying the electrolyte is also different.
The Immersion Coating Of Indium Upon Magnesium From Sulphate Solutions Containing Flourides, John J. Harrington
The Immersion Coating Of Indium Upon Magnesium From Sulphate Solutions Containing Flourides, John J. Harrington
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
The thesis problem that will be discussed in this report is an investigation of a method of plating a coating of indium upon magnesium and magnesium alloys. The method used to accomplish the final results is the immersion process. It can be defined as the process of coating a metal with a second metal by immersing the first in a solution containing ions of the second.
The Occurrence Of Molybdenite In The United States, Alaska, Canada, And Newfoundland, Richard W. Brummett
The Occurrence Of Molybdenite In The United States, Alaska, Canada, And Newfoundland, Richard W. Brummett
Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970
In this study of molybdenite and its occurrence, the published literature on 66 separate deposits was reviewed, summarized, and coordinated. The following descriptions are intended to point out the important features of molybdenite occurrences as described in the literature.