The Metallurgy of Gold by Sir Thomas Kirke Rose (3rd Edition)

Originally published in 1898, this classic book is one of a series of treatises on metallurgy written by associates of the Royal School of Mines, featuring numerous illustrations.

Contents Covered:

• Preface
• Preface to the Second Edition
• Introduction to the First Edition
• The Properties of Gold and Its Alloys
• Chemistry of the Compounds of Gold
• Mode of Occurrence and Distribution of Gold
• Placer Mining -- Shallow Deposits
• Deep Placer Deposits
• Quartz Crushing in the Stamp Battery
• Amalgamation in the Stamp Battery
• Other Forms of Crushing and Amalgamating Machinery
• Concentration in Stamp Mills
• Stamp Battery Practice in Particular Localities
• Chlorination: The Preparation of Ore for Treatment
• Chlorination: The Vat Process
• Chlorination: The Barrel Process
• Chlorination: Practice In Particular Mills
• The Cyanide Process
• Chemistry of the Cyanide Process
• Pyritic Smelting
• The Refining and Parting of Gold Bullion
• The Assay of Gold Ores
• The Assay of Gold Bullion
• Economic Considerations
• Bibliography
• Index