A Manual Of Assaying: The Fire Assay Of Gold, Silver, And Lead, Including Amalgamation And Chlorination Tests (1905)

By Alfred Stanley Miller

Book Overview

""A Manual of Assaying: The Fire Assay of Gold, Silver, and Lead, Including Amalgamation and Chlorination Tests"" is a comprehensive guide to the process of assaying precious metals such as gold, silver, and lead. Written by Alfred Stanley Miller in 1905, this book provides detailed instructions on how to perform the fire assay method of testing for the presence and quantity of these metals in ore samples. The book covers everything from the preparation of the sample to the final calculation of the results, including the use of amalgamation and chlorination tests. It also includes information on the equipment and materials required for the process, as well as tips and tricks for achieving accurate results. This book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the mining or refining of precious metals, as well as for students and hobbyists interested in the science of assaying.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436738210
• ISBN13: 9781436738217
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"