Principles of mineral processing / edited by Maurice C. Fuerstenau and Kenneth N. Han.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fuerstenau, Maurice C., editor.

Han, Kenneth N., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ore-dressing.

Hydrometallurgy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (584 pages)

Place of Publication:

Littleton, Colorado : Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., [2003].

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This comprehensive reference examines all aspects of mineral processing, from the handling of raw materials to separation strategies to the remediation of waste products. The book incorporates state-of-the-art developments in the fields of engineering, chemistry, computer science, and environmental science and explains how these disciplines contribute to the ultimate goal of producing minerals and metals economically from ores. The book is an indispensable textbook for students of mineral processing and hydrometallurgy, and a practical reference for seasoned industry professionals interested i

Contents:

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Authors; Preface; CHAPTER 1: Introduction; CHAPTER 2: Particle Characterization; CHAPTER 3: Size Reduction and Liberation; CHAPTER 4: Size Separation; CHAPTER 5: Movement of Solids in Liquids; CHAPTER 6: Gravity Concentration; CHAPTER 7: Magnetic and Electrostatic Separation; CHAPTER 8: Flotation; CHAPTER 9: Liquid-Solid Separation; CHAPTER 10: Metallurgical Balances and Efficiency; CHAPTER 11: Bulk Solids Handling; CHAPTER 12: Hydrometallurgy and Solution Kinetics; CHAPTER 13: Mineral Processing Wastes and Their Remediation

CHAPTER 14: Economics of the Minerals IndustryIndex

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780873352918

1-61344-038-3

0-87335-291-2

OCLC:

609846027