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The Extraction Of Titanium From Titaniferous Magnetite, Roger N. Dokken

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The titanium in the titaniferous magnetite under study, as well as most other titaniferous iron ores, is so intimately associated with the iron that liberation cannot be achieved by mechanical means.

It is obvious from the preliminary investigations that some chemical means must be utilized from efficient extraction of the titanium. Two possible pyrometallurgical methods for this extraction are either soda sintering or direct smelting.

The Zone-Refining Of Aluminum And Magnesium With Copper As The Major Impurity, Russell E. Hoar

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this paper is to report on the investigation of the possibility of removing impurities from the two important light metals, aluminum and magnesium, by applying the principles of zone-refining. The impurities in these metals are namely iron, silicon, and copper, which is the main impurity. Copper and iron come from the reduction cells, while silicon is introduced during the preparation of the material for the reduction bath.

The Zone-Refining Of Aluminum With Copper As The Major Impurity, Arlan Edward Rathke, Russell E. Hoar

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this paper is to report on the investigation of the possibility of removing impurities from the two important light metals, aluminum and magnesium, by applying the principles of zone-refining. The impurities in these metals are namely iron, silicon, and copper, which is the main impurity. Copper and iron come from the reduction cells, while silicon is introduced during the preparation of the material for the reduction bath.

The Reduction Of Chromium Oxide In A Vacuum Furnace, Raymond W. White

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Interest in vacuum metallurgy has grown considerably in recent years. High vacuum techniques are of fundamental importance as research tools in defining the properties of pure metals, in the extraction and processing of reactive metals, and are becoming increasingly important in commercial metallurgical processes. Much of the work described in recent literature has centered on applications of vacuum to commercial annealing, degassing, distillation, and melting and casting processes.

Attrition-Flotation Of Low-Grade Cuban Manganese Tailings, Donald E. Zipperian

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The primary objective of this project was to develop a process that would yield a salable product from the manganese tailings and to evaluate the economical gain that might be achieved from such a venture. From the nature of the tailings and early flotation research, it became apparent that selective flocculation and subsequent gathering of the manganese-oxide minerals into agglomerates was the key factor to be considered in the flotation testing.

Spilitic Rocks And Mineral Deposits

School of Mines and Metallurgy Bulletins

The principal results of research work on spilitic rocks and mineral deposits carried on since 1945 are briefly summarized. Emphasis is placed on the influence of the results on the theories of rock and ore genesis, particularly the change of "philosophy of exploration" based on the existence of hydromagmatic ore deposition. A re-classification of magmatic mineral deposits is offered.

Semi-Conducting Properties Of Gray Tin As A Laboratory Introduction To Solid State Physics, Glenn F. Powers, Gene E. Louallen, Robert M. Rickett

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

No abstract provided.

Methods To Improve The Metallurgy Of Bolivian Tin Ores, Oscar Davila-Michel

Masters Theses

"Tin is a rare element; among the base metals it is one of the rarest. Although it was one of the first metals used by man and has been used since prehistoric time, the ore-dressing and metallurgical methods of tin are inefficient and very wasteful.

The only tin deposits of importance in the Americas are located in Bolivia, South America, and it is in Bolivia that the problems of tin metallurgy are greatest. More than 50% of the tin that is mined in Bolivia is lost in the tailing dumps of the beneficiation plants. In a country where the export …

The East Helena Plant Of The American Smelting And Refining Company, Raymond W. White

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The East Helena plant of the American Smelting and Refining Company is a custom lead smelter. The chief product of the smelter is lead bullion, although by-products such as matte, speiss, cadmium-rich fumes, and zinc-rich slag are also produced. While the smelter is old, many of the methods used are new, some of which have been developed at the plant.

The Design And Construction Of A High-Temperature X-Ray Sample Holder For Use With The Norelco Diffractometer, Jerry F. Koon

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and construction of a sample-holder for high-temperature x-ray diffraction work. This sample-holder will be used in conjunction with a Norelco Diffractometer. Design of this attachment is such that it will meet certain limitations, which will be presented in detail, offered by the diffractometer.

The Heat Treatment Of An Eight Percent Manganese-Titanium Alloy, Robert Alden Loucks

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The subject of this particular investigation, manganese titanium alloy, has a sufficient amount of manganese present to retain beta upon quenching from the alpha plus beta or beta ranges. Thus, improvement of properties of this alloy is possible by selective heat treatments.

The Beneficiation Of A Low-Grade Uranium Ore, Frank P. Howald

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The uranium in the Sponsor's Ore was proven amenable to the standard hydrometallurgical processes-- the acid leach and the carbonate leach. From an economical standpoint, the results of the heap-leaching and flotation studies were not favorable because of low recoveries. The possibility of employing an emulsion-induced selective flocculation flotation procedure still exists.

Artificial Rhodonite: It's Synthesis And X-Ray Diffraction Powder Pattern, Frank E. Jeniker

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This report presents the investigation of three methods of synthesizing artificial rhodonite; fusion of silica and manganese dioxide, prolonged sintering of the compact of manganous carbonate and silica at below liquidus temperatures, and the precipitation by reaction of salts in an aqueous solution followed by sintering. In each case the rhodonitic product was of less than desired purity, containing varying amounts of silica, tephroite, and higher valence oxidized manganese forms, as well as aluminum.

The Vacuum Desulphurization Of Copper Mattes, Robert L. Trevison

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The first application of vacuum techniques to the metallurgical industry was made in the early part of this century by Rohn, a German, who developed vacuum technology to a production status in the specialty metals business. Although extensive use of vacuum processing technology was made in the lamp and electrical industries, the methods used were considered to be impractical up to about ten years ago even though remarkable improvements were made during World War II. Wartime demands for magnesium and for uranium which necessitated the use of a high vacuum in their production led to the perfection of mechanical pumps, …

The Effect Of Antimony And Cobalt On The Current Efficiency And The Grain Orientation Of Deposits During The Electrolysis Of A Zinc Sulfate Solution, Samuel A. Worcester

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Preparation of solutions and apparatus and experimental procedure was described. The effect of antimony and cobalt in a zinc sulfate electrolyte upon current efficiency with increasing time was determined by the hydrogen evolution method. The degree of preferred orientation of grains in the electrodeposits was determined by the reflection method of X-ray diffraction.

Flotation Of Artillery Peak Manganese, Joseph W. Town

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The concentration of low-grade manganese ore from Artillery Peak, Arizona, was studied. Flotation with various emulsions failed to yield concentrations of commercial grade, although manganese recoveries of over 90 per cent were obtained.

An Investigation Into Salt-Bath Heat Treatment For Titanium, Robert Fred Bechtold

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Titanium, although possessing excellent corrosion resistance in some media, is severely attacked by molten inorganic salts such as those employed in heat-treating baths. Since titanium undergoes allotropic changes, many of its alloys are amendable to heat treatment. The purpose of this study was to discover a salt (or other suitable medium) in which titanium alloys can be successfully heat treated without fear of corrosion.

A Study Of The Possible Use Of Aluminum As A Reducing Agent For Manganese Chloride, William J. Borzick

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Aluminium has been used as a reducing agent for various reactions, the best known of which is the thermit reaction, which is defined in the "Metals Handbook" as; "An exothermic, self-propagating process in which finely divided aluminum powder is used to reduce metal oxides to free metals by direct oxidation of aluminum to aluminum oxide, with accompanying reduction of the less stable metal oxide." (1-15)

Refining Of Cadmium Metal By Amalgam Metallurgy, Donald Edward Macknight

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

It was the purpose of this investigation to produce copper-free-cadmium from commercially pure cadmium metal employing the principles of electrometallurgy.

The Great Falls Zinc Plant, Donald Edward Macknight

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

This paper will be confined to the processes by which zinc is recovered. In discussing the unit processes and operations, I shall first give a general view of the process and why it is necessary. Next, I shall analyze the process in terms of metallurgy and thermodynamics, showing by calculation, where necessary, certain facts that could not be suitably explained without a knowledge of the fundamental principles of extractive metallurgy.

Influence Of Some Metals On The Rate Of Corrosion And Deposition Of Titanium In Molten Salt Baths, Yu-Pu Huang

Masters Theses

"2. The purpose of this investigation. The substances obtained by corrosion of titanium in fused salts, if leached with water and dried, are composed of three kinds of products, namely of black, gray and yellowish ones. The black product was identified by X-ray diffraction as titanium-oxygen alloy with 9-10% by weight oxygen which later was used as coating material instead of the titanium sheet for deposition experiments described previously. The yellowish product was identified as rutile. The grayish product was also rutile but containing some titanium powder. Of these three products only the black one possessed the ability to deposit …

An Investigation Of The Dissolution Of Hafnium-Free Zirconium In Hydrofluoric Acid And The Effect Of Fluoride Additions, Alfred S. Neiman

Masters Theses

"Hafnium-free zirconium has assumed great importance in commercial use in recent years. When economical methods were developed in 1950 to remove hafnium from Zr, a metal was produced which not only exhibited good corrosion resistance and desirable physical properties, but also had a very low absorption cross section for thermal neutrons. Such a metal could obviously be utilized to advantage as a structural material for nuclear reactors. This application is the most important one for Zr at present.

Good corrosion resistance to most mineral acids is one of the outstanding non-nuclear properties of Zr. Hf-free Zr has good corrosion resistance …

Statistical Analysis Of X-40 (Stellite-31) Production Blends., Edward P. Patterson

Masters Theses

"An investigation was undertaken to statistically analyze the data obtained on X-40 (Stellite 31) production blends which were tested to the requirements of AMS 5382. For our purpose a blend is one or more furnace heats, the shot of which has been thoroughly mixed to produce greater uniformity of product. The mixed shot is charged to the arc furnaces and cast into parts, and test specimens. A great range of test results have been obtained in testing blends, and it was felt that a statistical analysis of a few of the variables might yield information which could be applied toward …

Determination Of Lattice Constants, And Thermal Expansion Coefficients Of Ti₂O₃ And Of Its Solid Solutions With Ti, Tatsuhiko Ejima

Masters Theses

"For the determination of the precise lattice constants of Ti₂O₃, it is very important to use a Ti₂O₃ as pure as possible.

Due to the formation of solid solution with titanium or oxygen, ranging from 32.5 to. 34.5% O₂ by weight in the Ti-O binary system, it is very difficult to get a pure Ti₂O₃ (33.8% O₂ by weight) in the laboratory.

To determine the precise lattice constants of pure Ti₂O₃, therefore, the extrapolation method was used.

This method computes the respective constants for pure Ti₂O₃ from the values obtained With Ti₂O₃-Ti solid solutions by extrapolation. To carry out such …

A Thermodynamic Study Of The Titanium Sulfides, Reinhard Paul Abendroth

Doctoral Dissertations

"The determination of the thermodynamic properties of chemical compounds is in essence an experimental one. The purpose of this investigation was (1) to make an experimental determination of the thermodynamic properties of the titanium sulfides (2) to determine what sulfide phases are present in the titanium-sulfur system (3) to show the relationships between the various phases present"--The Problem, Statement of the Problem, page 3.

An Experimental And Theoretical Investigation Of The Preferred Orientation In Deformed And Recrystallized Hafnium, David S. Gould

Doctoral Dissertations

"The research problem, as presented, therefore became two-fold; first to investigate and determine the feasibility of fabrication of hafnium and secondly to study the deformation characteristics of the material in light of the overall study of hexagonal metals aimed at the development of an overall general theory of plastic deformation. This appeared to envolve a study of the operating deformation systems in hafnium and the theoretical and experimental study of the textures resulting from plastic deformation. These were to be analyzed in comparison with the other hexagonal metals.

It became evident immediately that the research techniques which must be evolved …

Separation Of Iron-Tin Alloys Using Gas-Solid Reactions, Carl Richard Bieling

Masters Theses

"For years it has been a problem to the tin smelting, plating, and detinning industries to be able to separate iron from tin once they were associated together as described above. Due to the lack of a tin smelter in the United States in the past, and the abundance of tin scrap available, which had little value either for the iron content or the tin content in their untreated state, most interest was concentrated on seeking methods of separating this tin scrap into its two useful components, iron and tin, rather than deal with the problems of smelting tin from …

Evaluation Of Commercial Titanium Alloys, Robert Loucks

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Uses of titanium and its alloys range from aircraft structures to corrosion-resistance applications. The properties of the metal, including physical metallurgy, naturally dictate the folds of application. The interstitial elements, plus aluminum and tin, preferentially stabilize the alpha phase of titanium.

The Design And Construction Of A Laboratory Model Fluidized Bed Reactor, Godfrey Paul Howard

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

Fluidization has become a new and important unit operation in roasting, calcining, and drying ores because of the economy and ease of handling that it affords. Because of these reasons, and since the Montana School of Mines Metallurgical Laboratory does not have an operating model of a fluidized bed reactor, it was decided to design and construct an operating model for future research in the laboratory.

The Effect Of Strontium Sulfate Addition On The Lead Content Of Electrolytic Zinc, Arthur E. Morris

Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970

The production of electrolytic zinc involves the passage of an electric current through an aqueous solution of zinc sulfate and sulfuric acid. While all plants use procedures fundamentally the same, there are principal differences in the acidity of electrolyte, the zinc content of the electrolyte and the current density used.