Griffin's Metallurgical Series.
STANDARD WORKS OF REFERENCE
FOR
Metallurgists, Mine-Owners, Assayers, Manufacturers, and all interested in the development of the Metallurgical Industries.
EDITED BY Sir W. ROBERTS-AUSTEN, K.C.B., D.C.L, F.R.S.
In Large 8vo, Handsome Cloth. With Illustrations.
INTRODUCTION to the STUDY of METALLURGY. By the Editor. Fifth Edition. 18s. (See p. 63.)
GOLD (The Metallurgy of). By Thos. Kirke Rose, D.Sc., Assoc.R.S.M., F.I.C., Chemist and Assayer of the Royal Mint. Fourth Edition. 21s. (See p. 63.)
LEAD AND SILVER (The Metallurgy of). By H.F. Collins, Assoc.R.S.M., M.Inst.M.M. Part I., Lead, 16s; Part II., Silver, 16s. (See p. 64.)
IRON (The Metallurgy of). By T. Turner, A.R.S.M., F.I.C., F.C.S. Second Edition, Revised. 16s. (See p. 65.)
STEEL (The Metallurgy of). By F.W. Harbord, Assoc.R.S.M., F.I.C., with a Section on Mechanical Treatment by J.W. Hall, A.M.Inst, C.E. (See p. 65.) [Ready shortly.
Will be Published at Short Intervals.
METALLURGICAL MACHINERY: the Application of Engineering to Metallurgical Problems. By Henry Charles Jenkins, Wh.Sc., Assoc.R.S.M., Assoc.M.Inst.C.E., of the Royal College of Science. (See p. 64).
ALLOYS. By the Editor.
*** Other Volumes in Preparation.
Fifth Edition, thoroughly Revised and considerably Enlarged. Large 8vo, with numerous Illustrations and Micro-Photographic Plates of different varieties of Steel. 18s.
An Introduction to the Study of METALLURGY.
BY
Sir W. ROBERTS-AUSTEN, K.C.B., D.C.L., F.R.S., A.R.S.M.,
Late Chemist and Assayer of the Royal Mint, and Professor of Metallurgy in the Royal College of Science.
General Contents.—The Relation of Metallurgy to Chemistry.—Physical Properties of Metals.—Alloys.—The Thermal Treatment of Metals.—Fuel and Thermal Measurements.—Materials and Products of Metallurgical Processes.—Furnaces.—Means of Supplying Air to Furnaces.—Thermo-Chemistry.—Typical Metallurgical Processes.—The Micro-Structure of Metals and Alloys.—Economic Considerations.
"No English text-book at all approaches this in the completeness with which the most modern views on the subject are dealt with. Professor Austen's volume will be invaluable, not only to the student, but also to those whose knowledge of the art is far advanced."—Chemical News.
Fourth Edition, Revised, Considerably Enlarged, and in part Re-written. Including the most recent Improvements in the Cyanide Process. With Frontispiece and numerous Illustrations. 21s.
THE METALLURGY OF GOLD.
BY
T. KIRKE ROSE, D.Sc.Lond., Assoc.R.S.M.,
Chemist and Assayer of the Royal Mint.
General Contents.—The Properties of Gold and its Alloys.—Chemistry of Gold.—Mode of Occurrence and Distribution.—Placer Mining.—Shallow Deposits.—Deep Placer Mining.—Quartz Crushing in the Stamp Battery.—Amalgamation.—Other Forms of Crushing and Amalgamating.—Concentration.—Stamp Battery Practice.—Chlorination: The Preparation of Ore.—The Vat Process.—The Barrel Process.—Chlorination Practice in Particular Mills.—The Cyanide Process.—Chemistry of the Process.—Pyritic Smelting.—The Refining and Parting of Gold Bullion—The Assay of Gold Ores.—The Assay of Bullion—Economic Considerations.—Bibliography.
"A comprehensive practical treatise on this important subject."—The Times.
"The most complete description of the chlorination process which has yet been published."—Mining Journal.
"Adapted for all who are interested in the Gold Mining Industry, being free from technicalities as far as possible, but is more particularly of value to those engaged in the industry."—Cape Times.
Edited by SIR W. ROBERTS-AUSTEN, K.C.B., F.R.S., D.C.L.
In Large 8vo. Handsome Cloth. With Illustrations.
In Two Volumes, Each Complete in Itself and Sold Separately.
THE METALLURGY OF LEAD AND SILVER.
By H.F. COLLINS, Assoc.R.S.M., M.Inst.M.M.
Part I.—LEAD:
A Complete and Exhaustive Treatise on the Manufacture of Lead, with Sections on Smelting and Desilverisation, and Chapters on the Assay and Analysis of the Materials involved. Price 16s.
Summary of Contents.—Sampling and Assaying Lead and Silver.—Properties and Compounds of Lead.—Lead Ores.—Lead Smelting.—Reverberatories.—Lead Smelting in Hearths.—The Roasting of Lead Ores.—Blast Furnace Smelting; Principles, Practice, and Examples; Products.—Flue Dust, its Composition, Collection and Treatment.—Costs and Losses, Purchase of Ores.—Treatment of Zinc, Lead Sulphides, Desilverisation, Softening and Refining.—The Pattinson Process.—The Parkes Process.—Cupellation and Refining, &c., &c.
"A thoroughly sound and useful digest. May with every confidence be recommended."—Mining Journal.
Part II. SILVER.
Comprising Details regarding the Sources and Treatment of Silver Ores, together with Descriptions of Plant, Machinery, and Processes of Manufacture, Refining of Bullion, Cost of Working, &c. Price 16s.
Summary of Contents.—Properties of Silver and its Principal Compounds.—Silver Ores.—The Patio Process.—The Kazo, Fondon, Kröhnke, and Tina Processes.—The Pan Process.—Roast Amalgamation.—Treatment of Tailings and Concentration.—Retorting, Melting, and Assaying.—Chloridising-Roasting.—The Augustin, Claudet, and Ziervogel Processes.—The Hypo-Sulphite Leaching Process.—Refining.—Matte Smelting.—Pyritic Smelting.—Matte Smelting in Reverberatories.—Silver-Copper Smelting and Refining.—Index.
"The author has focussed a large amount of valuable information into a convenient form.... The author has evidently considerable practical experience, and describes the various processes clearly and well."—Mining Journal.
IN PREPARATION.
METALLURGICAL MACHINERY:
The Application of Engineering to Metallurgical Problems.
By HENRY CHARLES JENKINS,
Wh.Sc., Assoc.R.S.M., Assoc.M.Inst.C.E.
Ready Shortly. With Numerous Illustrations. Large 8vo. Handsome Cloth.
THE METALLURGY OF STEEL.
By F.W. HARBORD, Assoc.R.S.M., F.I.C.,
Consulting Metallurgist and Analytical Chemist to the Indian Government, Royal Indian Engineering College, Coopers Hill.
With over 40 Plates, 500 Illustrations (comprising nearly 100 Micro-Sections of Steel), Diagrams of Plant and Machinery, reduced from Working Drawings, and a Section on Mill Practice.
By J.W. HALL, A.M.Inst.C.E.
Abridged Contents.—The Plant, Machinery, Methods and Chemistry of the Bessemer and of the Open Hearth Processes (Acid and Basic).—The Mechanical Treatment of Steel comprising Mill Practice, Plant and Machinery.—The Influence of Metalloids, Heat Treatment, Special Steels, Microstructure, Testing, and Specifications.
Second Edition, Revised. Price 16s.
THE METALLURGY OF IRON.
By THOMAS TURNER, Assoc.R.S.M., F.I.C.,
Professor of Metallurgy in the University of Birmingham.
In Large 8vo, Handsome Cloth, With Numerous Illustrations (many from Photographs).
General Contents.—Early History of Iron.—Modern History of Iron.—The Age of Steel.—Chief Iron Ores.—Preparation of Iron Ores.—The Blast Furnace.—The Air used in the Blast Furnace.—Reactions of the Blast Furnace.—The Fuel used in the Blast Furnace.—Slags and Fluxes of Iron Smelting.—Properties of Cast Iron.—Foundry Practice.—Wrought Iron.—Indirect Production of Wrought Iron.—The Puddling Process.—Further Treatment of Wrought Iron.—Corrosion of Iron and Steel.
"A most valuable summary of knowledge relating to every method and stage in the manufacture of cast and wrought iron ... rich in chemical details.... Exhaustive and thoroughly up-to-date."—Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association.
"This is a delightful book, giving, as it does, reliable information on a subject becoming every day more elaborate."—Colliery Guardian.
"A thoroughly useful book, which brings the subject up to date. Of great value to those engaged in the iron industry."—Mining Journal.
*** For Details of Works on Mining, see pages 55-59.
A TEXT-BOOK OF ASSAYING:
For the use of Students, Mine Managers, Assayers, &c.
By J.J. BERINGER, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
Public Analyst for, and Lecturer to the Mining Association of, Cornwall.
And C. BERINGER, F.C.S.,
Late Chief Assayer to the Rio Tinto Copper Company, London.
With numerous Tables and Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Cloth, 10s. 6d. Eighth Edition.
General Contents.—Part I.—Introductory; Manipulation: Sampling; Drying; Calculation of Results—Laboratory-books and Reports. Methods: Dry Gravimetric; Wet Gravimetric—Volumetric Assays: Titrometric, Colorimetric, Gasometric—Weighing and Measuring—Reagents—Formulæ, Equations, &c.—Specific Gravity.
Part II.—Metals: Detection and Assay of Silver, Gold, Platinum, Mercury, Copper, Lead, Thallium, Bismuth, Antimony, Iron, Nickel, Cobalt, Zinc, Cadmium, Tin, Tungsten, Titanium, Manganese, Chromium, &c.—Earths, Alkalies.
Part III.—Non-Metals: Oxygen and Oxides; The Halogens—Sulphur and Sulphates—Arsenic, Phosphorus, Nitrogen—Silicon, Carbon, Boron—Useful Tables.
"A really meritorious work, that may be safely depended upon either for systematic instruction or for reference."—Nature.
"This work is one of the best of its kind."—Engineer.
Third Edition, Revised. Handsome Cloth. With Numerous Illustrations. 6s.
A TEXT-BOOK OF ELEMENTARY METALLURGY.
Including the Author's Practical Laboratory Course.
By A. HUMBOLDT SEXTON, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
Professor of Metallurgy in the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College.
GENERAL CONTENTS.—Introduction.—Properties of the Metals.—Combustion.—Fuels.—Refractory Materials.—Furnaces.—Occurrence of the Metals in Nature.—Preparation of the Ore for the Smelter.—Metallurgical Processes.—Iron.—Steel.—-Copper.—Lead.—Zinc and Tin.—Silver.—Gold.—Mercury.—Alloys.—Applications of Electricity to Metallurgy.—Laboratory Course.
"Just the kind of work for Students commencing the study of Metallurgy, or for Engineering Students."—Practical Engineer.
"Excellently got-up and well-arranged."—Chemical Trade Journal.
In Large 8vo. Handsome Cloth. Price 4s.
TABLES FOR QUANTITATIVE METALLURGICAL ANALYSIS. FOR LABORATORY USE.
ON THE PRINCIPLE OF "GROUP" SEPARATIONS.
By J. JAMES MORGAN, F.C.S., M.S.C.I.
"The Author may be CONGRATULATED on the way his work has been carried out."—The Engineer.
"Will commend itself highly in Laboratory Practice. Its clearness and precision mark the book out as a highly useful one."—Mining Journal.
Second Edition, Revised, Enlarged, and in part Re-written. With Additional Sections on Modern Theories of Electrolysis Costs, &c. Price 10s. 6d.
A TREATISE ON ELECTRO-METALLURGY:
Embracing the Application of Electrolysis to the Plating, Depositing, Smelting, and Refining of various Metals, and to the Reproduction of Printing Surfaces and Art-Work, &c.
BY
WALTER G. McMILLAN, F.I.C., F.C.S.,
Secretary to the Institution of Electrical Engineers; late Lecturer in Metallurgy at Mason College, Birmingham.
With numerous Illustrations. Large Crown 8vo. Cloth.
"This excellent treatise, ... one of the BEST and MOST COMPLETE manuals hitherto published on Electro-Metallurgy."—Electrical Review.
"This work will be a standard."—Jeweller.
"Any metallurgical process which reduces the cost of production must of necessity prove of great commercial importance.... We recommend this manual to ALL who are interested in the practical application of electrolytic processes."—Nature.
In large 8vo. With Numerous Illustrations and Three Folding-Plates. Price 21s.