mechanical properties of metals
Pyrometallurgy

Mechanical Properties of Metals

In a recent discussion of Dr. Jeffries’ paper on tungsten, J. C. W. Humfrey, after taking exception to certain of the author’s ideas relative to

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Laboratory Procedures

Charpy Impact Machine

Using a Charpy Impact Machine, we have done considerable work on notch-bar testing and are farther at sea now than when we started. So far,

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Mechanical & Maintenance

Babbitt Bearings

Table of ContentsBrinell Hardness of Babbitt Bearings at Increasing TemperaturesEffect of Compression on the Brinell Hardness of BabbittsRolling of Babbitted Linings by the Mills Micrometer Roller Brinell Hardness

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Zinc Vapor Condensation

Table of ContentsDistillation Products from Reduction of Zinc OreMethod of InvestigationNitrogenHydrogen and HydrocarbonsCarbon Monoxide and DioxideOxygenCondition of ZincConclusions from Preceding ExperimentsPreliminary InvestigationsReduction in Carbon TubeReduction in

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Zinc Dust in Precipitant in Cyanidiation

Table of ContentsZinc Dust PrecipitationContinuous PrecipitationFilter PressingFineness of Zinc DustEfficiency of PrecipitationZinc Dust VS Zinc ShavingsComposition and Treatment of Precipitate In the cyanide process, gold and silver are dissolved

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Desilverization of Lead – Pattinson Process

Table of ContentsEquipment Used to Remove SilverMethod of OperatingHow to Operate a Desilverization PlanyGrade of KettlesCorrection of GradeDescription of an Operation and ProcessDrossFuelLaborLaboratory ExperimentsTredinnick –

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Melting Copper Cathodes

Table of ContentsMelting under Coke CoverMelting under Charcoal CoverOxygen and Sulphur in the Melting of Copper Cathodes The melting of cathode copper, usually containing 99.98+ per

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