Principles of Metallurgy an Introduction to the Metallurgy of the Metals (Classic Reprint)

United States no work which covers the subject of introductory or general metallurgy. The classic on this subject, An Introduction to the Study of Metallurgy by the distinguished late Sir William Roberts-A usten, has not been revised for a number of years. The author in his work in teaching metallurgy has frequently felt the lack of a suitable reference and text-book on the important subject of introductory metallurgy, and knows that this want is shared by others. This volume endeavors to supply this want. The subject is treated from the modern view-points, and metallurgists in general will probably find something of interest in the volume, particularly in the chapters on alloys, measurement of high temperatures, slags, and mattes. The sources of information are fully covered by references in foot-notes, by means of which the author acknowledges his indebtedness to the many workers in the scientific fields which have a bearing on the subject in hand. Material for the chapter on Metals from the Historic Point of View is derived in part from the works of Roesing and Neumann, to whom the author expresses his indebtedness. For material in the chapter on Slag the author has drawn largely on the invaluable work of J. H. L. Vogt, which has been so far unrecognized in this country. The following firms and individuals have kindly assisted by the loan of photographs and drawings: Mr. Edward S. Shephard of Denver; The Allis Chalmers Company of Milwaukee; The United Coke and Gas Company of New York; The Colorado I ron Works Company of Denver; The Crosby Manufacturing Company of Boston; and the Wellman, Seaver, Morgan Company of Cleveland. The author also desires to express his indebtedness to Mr. H. M. German for certain drawings in connection with the iron blast furnace; toM
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