Notes On Lead and Copper Smelting and Copper Converting

This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the processes involved in smelting lead and copper ores, as well as converting copper matte into blister copper. Hixon, a leading expert in the field, offers practical advice on everything from furnace design to flux selection, and includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to aid in understanding. This book is an essential reference for anyone working in the mining and metallurgical industries.

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