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Process metallurgy provides academics with the fundamentals of the manufacturing of metallic materials, from raw materials into finished parts or products.
Coverage is divided into three volumes, entitled Process Fundamentals, encompassing process fundamentals, extractive and refining processes, and metallurgical process phenomena; Processing Phenomena, encompassing ferrous processing; non-ferrous processing; and refractory, reactive and aqueous processing of metals; and Industrial Processes, encompassing process modeling and computational tools, energy optimization, environmental aspects and industrial design.
The work distils 400+ years combined academic experience from the principal editor and multidisciplinary 14-member editorial advisory board, providing the 2,608-page work with a seal of quality.
The volumes will function as the process counterpart to Robert Cahn and Peter Haasen’s famous reference family, Physical Metallurgy (1996)--which excluded process metallurgy from consideration and which is currently undergoing a major revision under the editorship of David Laughlin and Kazuhiro Hono (publishing 2014). Nevertheless, process and extractive metallurgy are fields within their own right, and this work will be of interest to libraries supporting courses in the process area.
For teaching and research faculty, upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral research associates in metallurgy and materials science and technology and related areas of study (physics, chemistry and biomedical science) as well as researchers and staff members of government and industrial research laboratories. Particularly useful for more experienced research workers who require an overview of fields comparatively new to them, or with which they wish to renew contact after a gap of some years.
Dedication
Preface
Editor in Chief
Co-Editors-in-Chief
Contributors to volume 1
Acknowledgement
The Review Committee
Chapter 1. Process Metallurgy—An Argosy Through Time
Acknowledgments
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Alchemy and the Discovery of Metals
1.3 Development of Extraction Processes
References
Chapter 1.1. Introduction to Metallurgical Processing
1.1.1 Recent Development Trends
1.1.2 Process Options
1.1.3 Classification of Metallurgical Reactors
1.1.4 Summary of General Characteristics of Metallurgical Reactors
1.1.5 Reactor and Process Design Methodologies
1.1.6 Summary
Reference
Chapter 2. Structure and Properties of Matter
Abstract
2.1 State and Equilibrium
2.2 State of Matter
2.3 Solid
2.4 Liquid
2.5 Gas
2.6 Glass = Amorphous Solid
2.7 Plasma
2.8 Phase Transition
2.9 Glass Transition
2.10 Description of Structural Features of Liquid
2.11 Structural Features of Metallic and Oxide Melts
References
Chapter 2.1. Structure and Properties of Molten Metals
Abstract
2.1.1 Structure
2.1.2 Properties
2.1.3 Structure-Property Relations and Interproperty Relations
2.1.4 Summary
References
Chapter 2.2. The Structure and Properties of Silicate Slags
Symbols, Units, and Abbreviations
Acknowledgments
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 Structure of Slags and Glasses
2.2.3 Effect of Structure on Properties
2.2.4 Properties of Slags Based on Silicate Network
2.2.5 Summary and Conclusions
Appendix Thermodynamic Properties of Slags
Nomenclature of Appendix
A.1 Pertinent Properties
A.2 Bonding, Electronegativity, and Ideal Ionic Solution
A.3 Nonideal Solutions Structural Models for Limited Degree of Polymerization
A.4 Nonideal Solutions Structural Models for Higher Degree of Polymerization
References
Chapter 2.3. Atomistic Simulations of Properties and Phenomena at High Temperatures
Abstract
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Atomistic Computer Simulation Techniques
2.3.3 Special Techniques and Advanced Algorithms
2.3.4 Determination of Physical Properties
2.3.5 Atomistic Interaction Potentials
2.3.6 Properties and Phenomena at High Temperatures: Computer Simulations and Other Results
2.3.7 Concluding Remarks
References
Chapter 3. Thermodynamic Aspects of Process Metallurgy: Introduction to Thermodynamics of Metallurgical Processes
Chapter 3.1. First, Second, and Third Laws of Thermochemistry
Abstract
3.1.1 Thermodynamic Data Compilations
3.1.2 Ideal Gas
3.1.3 The First Law of Thermodynamics
3.1.4 Enthalpy and Heat Capacity
3.1.5 The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics and Entropy
3.1.6 Gibbs Energy
3.1.7 Combined Statement of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
3.1.8 Changes in Gibbs Energy, Enthalpy, and Entropy Due to Reaction
3.1.9 Gibbs Energy Function
Appendix
References
Chapter 3.2. Phase Rule
Abstract
3.2.1 Intensive and Extensive Properties
3.2.2 Degree of Freedom
3.2.3 Phase
3.2.4 System
3.2.5 Condensed Phase-Vapor Equilibrium
3.2.6 Arbitrary Choice of System
3.2.7 Clapeyron Equation—Liquid Vapor Equilibrium
3.2.8 Temperature Dependence of Vapor Pressure
3.2.9 Solid–Liquid Equilibrium
3.2.10 Triple Point
3.2.11 Arbitrary Choice of System—Ionic Species
3.2.12 Critical Temperature and Pressure
3.2.13 Freedom Degree and Thermochemical Data—1
3.2.14 Freedom Degree and Thermochemical Data—2
3.2.15 Single-Phase Composition and Bulk Composition
3.2.16 Composition of Industrial Slag
References
Chapter 3.3. Ellingham Diagram
Abstract
3.3.1 Standard Gibbs Energy Change of Formation of Compounds
3.3.2 Equilibrium Oxygen Partial Pressure
3.3.3 Equilibrium CO/CO2 Ratio and the Boudouard Reaction
3.3.4 Influence of Activity of Condensed Phases on Gibbs Energy Change
References
Chapter 3.4. Solution Thermochemistry
Abstract
3.4.1 Partial Molar Quantities
3.4.2 Integral Molar Quantities
3.4.3 Relationship Between Partial Molar Quantities and Integral Molar Quantities
3.4.4 Relative Partial Molar Quantities and Integral Molar Quantities
3.4.5 Raoult’s Law and Ideal Solutions
3.4.6 Excess Thermodynamic Quantities
3.4.7 Integration of the Gibbs–Duhem Equation
3.4.8 Regular Solutions
3.4.9 Darken’s Quadratic Formalism
References
Chapter 3.5. Thermodynamic Basis for Phase Diagrams
Abstract
3.5.1 Gibbs Energy of Binary Solutions
3.5.2 Binary Isomorphous System
3.5.3 Binary Eutectic System
3.5.4 Binary Monotectic and Peritectic Systems
3.5.5 Binary System Including an Intermediate Compound
3.5.6 Consistency of Phase Diagram and Thermochemical Data of the Binary System CaO–SiO2
3.5.7 Ternary Phase Diagram
References
Chapter 3.6. Dilute Solutions
Abstract
3.6.1 Henry’s Law and Sieverts’ Law
3.6.2 Henrian Activities and the Conversion of Standard States
3.6.3 Description of Activities of Minor Solute Elements in Metallic Solution (Wagner’s Equation)
3.6.4 Examples for the Calculation of Henrian Activities
3.6.5 Data Compilations for Dilute Liquid Alloys
References
Chapter 3.7. Thermodynamics of Slags
Abstract
3.7.1 Phase Diagrams and Activities
3.7.2 Basicity and Refining Ability of Slags
3.7.3 Structure and Thermochemical Models for Slags
3.7.4 Oxidation–Reduction Equilibrium in Slags
References
Chapter 3.8. Examples of Steelmaking Thermochemistry
Abstract
3.8.1 Fundamental Considerations Pertaining to Removal of Impurities from Molten Steel
3.8.2 Effect of Solute Elements on Silicon Deoxidation of Ferrous Alloys
3.8.3 Thermodynamics of Calcium Treatment of Al-Killed Steel
3.8.4 Equilibrium Between Solid Oxides and Highly Alloyed Steels
3.8.5 Thermodynamics of Calcium Treatment of Molten Iron
3.8.6 Chemical Potential Control by Gas Equilibria
References
Chapter 3.9. Thermodynamics of Aqueous Phases
Abstract
3.9.1 Chemical Potentials and Electrochemical Potentials
3.9.2 Activity and Activity Coefficients
3.9.3 Mean Activity Coefficients
3.9.4 The Debye–Hückel Law
3.9.5 Chemical Equilibrium and Gibbs Energy of Formation of Ions
3.9.6 Chemical Equilibrium in Aqueous Solutions
3.9.7 Potential–pH Diagrams (Pourbaix Diagrams)
References
Chapter 3.10. Thermodynamic Basis of Electrolysis and Electrochemistry
Abstract
3.10.1 Zinc Electrowinning
3.10.2 Copper Electrowinning
3.10.3 Copper Electrorefining
3.10.4 Electrochemistry in Leaching
References
Chapter 4.1. Rate Phenomena in Process Metallurgy
Nomenclature
4.1.1 Introduction
4.1.2 Momentum Transfer
4.1.3 Flow Description
4.1.4 Overall Energy Balance
4.1.5 The Concept of Viscosity
4.1.6 Steady-State Fully Developed Laminar Flow Through a Straight Pipe
4.1.7 Buckingham Π Theorem and Its Application to Transport Phenomena
4.1.8 Reynolds Number
4.1.9 Friction Factor for Flow Through Pipes
4.1.10 Flow Through Packed Beds
4.1.11 Fluidized Beds
4.1.12 Flow Around Particles
4.1.13 Compressible Flow
4.1.14 Momentum Balance at Differential Scale
4.1.15 Models of Turbulence
4.1.16 Introduction to Heat Transfer
4.1.17 Conservation Equation as Applied to Thermal Systems
4.1.18 Conduction
4.1.19 Convection
4.1.20 Radiation
4.1.21 Mass Transfer
References
Chapter 4.2. Reaction Kinetics
Nomenclature
4.2.1 Reaction Kinetics and Reaction Systems
4.2.2 Reaction Rates and Rate-Limiting Processes
4.2.3 Structure of the Chapter
References
Chapter 4.3. Chemical Reaction Kinetics
4.3.1 Chemical Kinetics
4.3.2 Electrochemical Reactions
4.3.3 Reversible Processes
References
Chapter 4.4. Chemical Reactions at Moving Surfaces: Shape Change, No Phase Change
4.4.1 Reaction Rates on Fluid/Condensed Phases Interfaces
4.4.2 Chemical Reactions on Moving Solid Surfaces
4.4.3 Reactions with Accumulation at the Interface
4.4.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4.5. Phase Formation Reactions
4.5.1 Classes of Phase Formation Reactions
4.5.2 Elementary Reaction Processes
4.5.3 Mechanisms of Growth
4.5.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4.6. Chemical Kinetics + Phase Changes + Shape Changes
4.6.1 Introduction
4.6.2 Metal Growth Morphologies
4.6.3 Morphology Maps
4.6.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4.7. Factors Influencing Reaction Area
4.7.1 Introduction
4.7.2 Reactant Characteristics
4.7.3 Reaction Induced Phenomena
4.7.4 Reaction Time/Extent
4.7.5 Summary
References
Chapter 4.8. Reaction System Performance
4.8.1 Driving Forces for Reaction
4.8.2 Reaction Engineering and Process Models
4.8.3 Summary
References
Index
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