Metals

Metals: Their Properties and Treatment is a book written by Charles Loudon Bloxam and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the properties of metals and their treatment, including their extraction, refining, and use in various industries. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of metal treatment. The first section covers the physical and chemical properties of metals, including their atomic structure, crystallography, and specific gravity. The second section covers the extraction and refining of metals, including smelting, roasting, and electrolysis. The third section covers the properties and uses of individual metals, including iron, copper, zinc, lead, tin, and silver. The fourth section covers the treatment of metals, including annealing, hardening, tempering, and case-hardening. Throughout the book, Bloxam provides detailed explanations and illustrations of the various processes and techniques used in metal treatment. He also includes numerous tables and charts detailing the properties of different metals and alloys. Metals: Their Properties and Treatment is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the metalworking industry or interested in the science of metallurgy. It provides a thorough and detailed overview of the physical and chemical properties of metals, as well as the techniques used to extract, refine, and treat them.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.