Physical Chemistry of Metallurgical Processes

Product Description This Book Covers Various Metallurgical Topics, Viz. Roasting Of Sulfide Minerals, Matte Smelting, Slag, Reduction Of Oxides And Reduction Smelting, Interfacial Phenomena, Steelmaking, Secondary Steelmaking, Role Of Halides In Extraction Of Metals, Refining, Hydrometallurgy And Electrometallurgy. Each Chapter Is Illustrated With Appropriate Examples Of Applications Of The Technique In Extraction Of Some Common, Reactive, Rare Or Refractory Metal Together With Worked Out Problems Explaining The Principle Of The Operation. Review Review Of The Book Physical Chemistry Of Metallurgical Processes By M. Shamsuddin, Tms And Wiley, Isbn 9781119078333, 2016 From H. Y. Sohn, Distinguished Professor Departments Of Metallurgical Engineering And Of Chemical Engineering University Of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah U.S.A. The Recent Progress In Materials Development Has Compelled Modification Of Syllabi In Metallurgical Engineering Discipline. In Order To Introduce New Courses On Materials, Chemical Metallurgy Contents Have Been Reduced. Considering The Requirement And Circumstances This Book, Which Discusses The Physical Chemistry Of Various Steps Involved In The Extraction Of Different Types Of Metals, Is An Important Contribution In The Field Of Chemical Metallurgy. It Is Well Known That The Exploitation Of Many Low Grade And Complex Ores/Minerals Has Been Possible In Recent Years By A Thorough Understanding Of SlagMetal Reactions With The Aid Of Thermodynamics And Reaction Kinetics. The Physical Chemistry Principles That Are A Key To Extraction Technologies Play A Decisive Role In The Development As Well As Improvement Of Processing Methods. As A Consequence, Metallurgists And Chemical Engineers Often Face Problems In Selecting The Appropriate Technique For The Treatment Of Concentrate. In Order To Overcome Such A Challenging Task A Sound Knowledge Of Physical Chemistry Of Different Extraction Methods Is Extremely Useful. Since The Chemistry Of The Extraction Process Varies According To The Nature Of The Metal, A Comprehensive And Collective Treatment In One Book Is Much Desired. This Is A Noteworthy Book For Three Reasons: Firstly, It Includes Discussions On Physicochemical Principles Involved In Different Chemical Processes, Such As Roasting Of Sulfide Minerals, Matte Smelting/Converting, Reduction Smelting, Interfacial Phenomena, Steelmaking, Deoxidation, Metal Extraction With Halides, Refining, Degassing, Leaching, Solution Purification, Precipitation, And Cementation, During Extraction/Production Of Not Only Common Metals But Also Rare, Reactive And Refractory Metals By Pyro And Hydrometallurgical Methods. Secondly, It Provides A Number Of Worked Out Examples In Each Chapter, Which Make Understanding Of The Process Easier. The Problems Require Imagination And Critical Analyses. At The Same Time, They Also Encourage Readers For Creative Application Of Thermodynamic Data. Thirdly, The Author Has Systematically Summarized And Presented Scattered Information On Physicochemical Aspects Of Metal Extraction From Previously Published Books And Journal Articles. The Book Will Undoubtedly Fulfil The Needs Of Students And Teachers By Providing Information On The Principles And Methods Of Extraction Of Different Metals In One Place. I Am Confident That The Book Will Be In Demand Throughout The World By Universities And Institutes Offering Courses In Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering And Technology, And Also By Various Metallurgical And Chemical Research Laboratories. It Will Be More Useful To Students Of Metallurgical Engineering Specializing In Chemical/Extractive Metallurgy, But The Basic Principles Of Various Unit Processes Involved In Extraction Will Also Be Appreciated By Chemical Engineering Students. In Addition To His Long Tenure At Banaras Hindu University, Professor Shamsuddin Has Had Diversified Interactions With Faculty Members Of Two Premier Institutions, Namely Department Of Metallurgical