Nonferrous Extractive Metallurgy

An up-dating of the extracting and refining processes used in treatment of nonferrous metals. Considers both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods. Text divides metals into reactive and non-reactive, describes similarities in treatment for different metals, and details the specific process for each metal. Chapter on environment considerations covers methods used to clean and dispose of contaminated air and water. Uses both English and Metric units.