Electrolytic Refining: Silver – Gold – Copper

Table of ContentsSilver RefiningHow to Refine Silver with ElectrolysisSilver Refining EquipmentOperation and ProductsGold RefiningRefining Gold with ElectricityGold Refining EquipmentOperations and ProductsCopper RefiningProcess for the Electrolytic Refining

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solubility of gold in mercury
Gravity Concentration

Solubility Of Gold In Mercury

Although three rather extensive researches on the system gold-mercury have been published within the last ten years, the disagreement in the various results is most

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Heap Leaching Silver

Table of ContentsLoading the HeapPregnant Solution PondsPlant OperationTypical Operating Data Leach Pad Construction: After the site of this Silver Heap Leaching pad was prepared, a pad base

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driving_tunnels
Mining

Underground Tunneling

Table of ContentsModern Alpine TunnelsThe Simplon TunnelPowerVentilationRock-TemperatureIlluminationDrainageTransportationMethod of ConstructionDrillingExplosivesMuckingGeological ConditionsRate of ProgressThe Loetschberg tunnelGeological ConditionsRock-TemperatureRate of ProgressPowerTransportationLightingDrainageThe Drill-CarriageExplosivesExcavationVentilationRock Temperature It is now generally admitted by

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ammolite
Geology

Ammolite

Ammonite is an iridescent gem formed within an ancient marine fossil for which it was named—ammonite. Originally discovered by the Blackfoot Indians, ammolite is mined only in

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Assaying Silver

Table of ContentsPreparation of Samples & Chemical AnalysesReducing-Power of the OreAssay of Dead-Roasted Silver OreDead-Roasted Silver ConcentratesAcidic SlagsBasic SlagsUse of Borax in ExcessNormal Charge for Coppery OreEffects

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Tin Mining and Recovery by Sluicing

Table of ContentsTin GeologyOccurrence of Tin in DriftsPreliminary Examination and Engineering ConsiderationsTin Deposit ValuationEstimating Tin ReservesEstimating Value of the Tin DriftComparative Accuracy of the Different MethodsTin Mining begin

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Portable Fire Assaying Furnace

Table of ContentsEquipmentChemical Reagents, and SuppliesPracticable Substitutes in the FieldGold and Silver AssayCopper and Lead Assays For years past I have traveled in quest of promising mining- properties, over

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