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Russell's Lixiviation Process For Silver Ores, Frank L. Tyrrell

Professional Degree Theses

"It has long been known that there are many ores worked in which a large per cent of silver and gold are continually lost, either in tailings or slimes. As far back as 1848 Dr. Percy suggested the extraction of silver from argentiferous ores, by its conversion into the chloride. The chloride was treated with sodium hyposulphite"--Russell's Process, page 1.

The Cyanide Process For Gold, John C. Reid

Bachelors Theses

"Since the discovery of Cyanogen in the latter part of the 18th century records of many experiments are in existence, showing, that at various periods, exhaustive researches have been made, in which the point at issue was to investigate that property which now constitutes the foundation of what is known to Metallurgical Science of today as The Cyanide Process, vis. The solvent power of alkali cyanides on gold & silver"--page 2.

Aluminum, Edward Mackey Johnson

Bachelors Theses

"Ores: Cost of Production: Alloys. It is not the purpose of this thesis to discuss all the ores in which Al is found, but to describe rather fully the ores from which Al is obtained: such as Bauxite and cryolite. In regard to the alloys only the principal ones will be considered and described, especially the Al-bronze which is a very important alloy of copper and Al"--page 1.

Problem For Examination In Metallurgy, Herman H. Schwarz

Professional Degree Theses

"It is required to furnish plans, specifications and estimate for a Flintshire furnace, capable of smelting 2100 pounds of good galena, per shift of 8 hours. Give two drawings showing elevation and plan, drawn to a scale of 1/2 inch to the foot.

Fire brick, red brick and iron to be shown in colors. Estimates must cover both iron and brick work"--Problem to be Solved, page 2.

Ore Of Certain Composition, Walter W. Wishon

Professional Degree Theses

The metallurgic treatment of an ore having the following composition:
SiO₂ 20.10
PbS 9.90
ZnS 40.25
CuS 19.75
Sb₂S₃ 4.95
Ag₂S 3.10 or 787.48 oz per ton
Undeter. 1.95
100.00

To obtain the Silver by the Chlorination and Amalgamation process. The discussion of the subject consists of the following sections:
1st Preparation of the Ore
2nd Roasting
3rd Amalgamation
4th Retorting
5th Fusion in the Bars

The Metallurgic Treatment Of An Ore For Lead And Silver, Arthur C. Carson

Bachelors Theses

"The metallurgic treatment of an ore for Lead and Silver….

The discussion of which will consist of the following steps;

1. Preparation of ore for smelting, which consists in roasting, and of the addition of fluxes such as will produce an easy flowing slag as the ... silicate
2. The Production of Crude Lead, which will contain the Silver
3. Extraction of Silver from the Crude Lead, which includes the retorting of the zinc-silver alloy and the cupellation of the rich lead
4. The Refining of the desilverized lead"--page 1.

The Production Of Spelter From Zinc Blende, Lee R. Grabill

Bachelors Theses

"The problem which has been assigned to me for discussion as examination in metallurgy, is the treatment of a zinc blende from Sevier County, Arkansas; using the common Missouri or Illinois coal for fuel and the Spadra coal of Johnson County, Arkansas, as a reducing agent in the distillation process; and as clay for the manufacture of retorts, etc. that from the works at Cheltenham, Missouri, furnished by Parker, Russell & Company. Analysis of the materials used are to be given with details of processes and drawings & descriptions of machinery used; also approximate cost of furnaces, and approximate cost …

Treatment Of Gold And Silver Ores As Found In The Comstock Lode, Lee R. Grabill

Professional Degree Theses

"Statement of Problem: Metallurgy of Gold, etc.

Required, description of process and machinery used in the extraction of Gold and Silver from earthy and siliceous ores as found in California, the ores being represented by the following- SiO₂, 91.44; (Zn,Pb)+Cu₂S, 1.38; Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃, etc. 6.39; Au, .0017, Ag₂S .12, Variable in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class ores.

1° - The methods, etc. employed in treating 1st class ores, -such as exceed in value $150 per ton.

2° - Methods, etc. in treating 2nd class ores, such …

Metallurgy Of Gold, Wilton R. Brown

Bachelors Theses

"Metallurgy of Gold: Problem

Required, description of processes and machinery used in Extraction of Gold (and Silver) from earthy or siliceous ores as found in California

Ores represented by following:--SiO₂ 91.44; S(Zn,Pb)-Cu₂S 1.38; Al₂O₃, FeO &c 6.39; Au .0017, Ag₂S .12, variable in 1^st and 2^nd class ores

1⁰--The methods &c. employed in treating 1⁰ class ore (i.e. such as exceed in value $150 per ton)

2⁰--The methods &c. in treating 2⁰ class ore, such as contain less than $150 per ton.

Give in detail the chemistry of each process described; also illustrated by drawings of machinery for …

Silver Amalgamation, James A. Pack

Professional Degree Theses

"The process of amalgamation is one of the oldest known methods of extracting silver from its ores. The process arose from the finding of rich silver ores in districts where little or no fuel existed.

This method of silver extraction has been known and used for over three hundred years; but the method of pan amalgamation which came into use much later and has been so fully developed under American management is the one which we will here consider.

The process of pan amalgamation is peculiarly adapted to certain mining districts of the western territory of the United States"--page 2.

Project For The Treatment Of An Iron Ore, James A. Pack

Professional Degree Theses

"So great is the degree of perfection that marks the various processes of iron production that it seems almost useless to essay to further study a subject which has received the best thoughts and lifetime labors of the greatest metallurgists of all ages. Yet as we believe that there are still isolated cases whose various conditions have not received that consideration necessary to the most economical production of the pug; and believing that a most perfect knowledge of these conditions is essential to the final perfection of the metallurgy; and knowing further that a wide extended interchange of experience and …

De Re Metallica, Georgius Agricola

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