Mercury From Gold And Silver Mining

Author : Luiz D.de Lacerda,Wim Salomons
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783642587931

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Mercury from Gold and Silver Mining by Luiz D.de Lacerda,Wim Salomons Pdf

Due to its inherent characteristics, mercury contamination from gold mining is a major environmental problem compared to past mercury contamination from industrial point sources. The worsening of social-economical conditions and increasing gold prices in the late 1970s resulted in a new rush for gold by individual entrepreneurs for whom Hg amalgamation is a cheap and easily carried out operation. Even after the present-day mining areas are exhausted, the mercury left behind will remain part of the biochemical cycle of the tropical forest. This book reviews the current information on mercury from gold mining, its cycling in the environment and its long-term ecotoxicological impact. The book is illustrated with numerous diagrams and photographs.

Author : Thomas Egleston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Amalgamacion
ISBN : UIUC:30112070537326

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The Metallurgy of Silver, Gold, and Mercury in the United States: Silver by Thomas Egleston Pdf

Author : Thomas Egleston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Gold
ISBN : UIUC:30112070537318

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The Metallurgy of Silver, Gold, and Mercury in the United States: Gold and mercury by Thomas Egleston Pdf

Author : Saul Guerrero
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004343832

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Silver by Fire, Silver by Mercury: A Chemical History of Silver Refining in New Spain and Mexico, 16th to 19th Centuries by Saul Guerrero Pdf

In Silver by Fire, Silver by Mercury: A Chemical History of Silver Refining in New Spain and Mexico, 16th to 19th Centuries, Saul Guerrero combines historical research with geology and chemistry to refute the current prevailing narrative of a primitive effort dominated by mercury and its copious emissions to the air. Based on quantitative historical data, visual records and geochemical fundamentals, Guerrero analyses the chemical and economic reasons why two refining processes had to share production, creating along the way major innovations in the chemical recipes, milling equipment, mercury recycling practice, and industrial architecture and operations. Their main environmental impact was lead fume and the depletion of woodlands from smelting, and the transformation of mercury into calomel during the patio process.

Author : Charles N. Alpers,Michael P. Hunerlach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gold mines and mining
ISBN : MINN:31951D019668296

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Mercury Contamination from Historic Gold Mining in California by Charles N. Alpers,Michael P. Hunerlach Pdf

Author : Thomas Egleston
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019609230

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The Metallurgy of Silver, Gold, and Mercury in the United States; Volume 2 by Thomas Egleston Pdf

Originally published in 1887, this comprehensive study of the metallurgy of precious metals is a valuable resource for historians, chemists, and mining professionals alike. Egleston thoroughly covers the processes of extraction, refining, and assaying used in the United States at the time, and includes detailed descriptions of the equipment and techniques involved. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mineral processing industry in the late 19th century, and provides a starting point for research into more modern methods of extraction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : John Arthur Phillips
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89083902288

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The Mining and Metallurgy of Gold and Silver by John Arthur Phillips Pdf

Author : Peter Bakewell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351917353

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Mines of Silver and Gold in the Americas by Peter Bakewell Pdf

This volume focuses on Latin America, since it was mainly there that Europeans (or their colonial descendants) actually engaged in mining in the 16th-19th centuries; elsewhere they traded metals mined by others. The principal metals produced, and in prodigious quantities, were silver, in the Spanish colonies, and gold, mainly in Brazil in the 18th century. These articles analyse the volume and pattern of production and the forms of labour found in mining. Particular attention is given to the technologies of extraction and refining, notably the adoption of the mercury amalgamation process: this had a major impact, driving down silver production costs; because the mercury mines were a royal monopoly, it also handed control to the Spanish crown.

Author : Andrew Scott Johnston
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781457183997

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Mercury and the Making of California by Andrew Scott Johnston Pdf

Exploring the development of California and the relationship between the built environments of the mercury-mining industry and the emerging ethnic identities and communities in California, Mercury and the Making of California brings mercury to its rightful place alongside gold and silver in their defining roles in the development of the American West. In this pioneering study, Andrew Johnston examines the history of California’s mercury-mining industry—and its defining role in the development of the American West. Mercury was crucial to refining gold and silver; therefore, its production and use were vital to creating and securing power and wealth in the west. The first industrialized mining in California, mercury mining had its own particular organization and structure shaped by powers first formed within the Spanish Empire, transformed by British imperial ambitions, and manipulated by groups made wealthy and powerful by controlling it. In addition, the landscapes of work and camp and the relations among the many groups—Mexicans, Chileans, Spanish, British, Irish, Cornish, American, and Chinese—throughout the industry’s history illustrate the complex history of race and ethnicity in the American West. Combining rich documentary sources with a close examination of the existing physical landscape, Andrew Johnston explores both the detail of everyday work and life in the mines and the larger economic and social structures in which mercury mining was enmeshed, revealing the significance of mercury mining to Western history.

Author : Courtney A. Young
Publisher : Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Page : 2258 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780873353854

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SME Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Handbook by Courtney A. Young Pdf

This landmark publication distills the body of knowledge that characterizes mineral processing and extractive metallurgy as disciplinary fields. It will inspire and inform current and future generations of minerals and metallurgy professionals. Mineral processing and extractive metallurgy are atypical disciplines, requiring a combination of knowledge, experience, and art. Investing in this trove of valuable information is a must for all those involved in the industry—students, engineers, mill managers, and operators. More than 192 internationally recognized experts have contributed to the handbook’s 128 thought-provoking chapters that examine nearly every aspect of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. This inclusive reference addresses the magnitude of traditional industry topics and also addresses the new technologies and important cultural and social issues that are important today. Contents Mineral Characterization and AnalysisManagement and ReportingComminutionClassification and WashingTransport and StoragePhysical SeparationsFlotationSolid and Liquid SeparationDisposalHydrometallurgyPyrometallurgyProcessing of Selected Metals, Minerals, and Materials

Author : Ronald Eisler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420037982

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Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining by Ronald Eisler Pdf

Despite the esteemed nature of gold in society, evidence of adverse ecotoxicological effects and risk to human health in various mining and extraction techniques has generated increasing interest in the biological and environmental implications of gold. Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining is the first comprehensive book to evaluate the effect of gold production and use on human health as well as the environmental impact of gold mining and extraction. Dr. Ronald Eisler, a well-known senior research biologist and expert in the chemical and biological effects of various compounds on wildlife, provides a thorough risk assessment of gold, including its geology and sources and physical, chemical, and metabolic properties. The author documents gold concentrations and field collections of abiotic materials and biota and presents research on the lethal and sublethal effects of gold on plants and animals. Supported by case histories, the book examines health risks in gold miners, human sensitivity to jewelry and dental implants, and medicinal uses. It uses examples in several countries to thoroughly explore the environmental effects of gold extraction, including tailings disposal, acid mine drainage, cyanide, arsenic, and mercury contamination, water management issues, and abandoned mines. Unlike traditional risk assessments, the author also takes into account social, political, economic, medicinal, and psychological variables for a more complete perspective on gold's impact on health and the environment. Biogeochemical, Health, and Ecotoxicological Perspectives on Gold and Gold Mining concludes with a discussion on mining legislation, safety, and procedures.

Author : G.M. Hilson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781135291228

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The Socio-Economic Impacts of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining in Developing Countries by G.M. Hilson Pdf

The purpose of this book is to examine both the positive and negative socioeconomic impacts of artisanal and small-scale mining in developing countries. In recent years, a number of governments have attempted to formalize this rudimentary sector of industry, recognizing its socioeconomic importance. However, the industry continues to be plagued by

Author : James Cizdziel
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036507743

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Atmospheric Mercury Monitoring, Analysis, and Chemistry by James Cizdziel Pdf

Mercury is a toxic global contaminant that is transported through the atmosphere, is deposited in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and concentrates up the food chain, reaching levels that can harm both humans and wildlife. This book reports the latest findings describing the distribution, deposition, and measurement of this airborne pollutant as well as the human and environmental impacts of artisanal mining of mercury and gold. The research originates from around the world and highlights the importance of atmospheric mercury research and the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions of mercury.

Author : John J. TePaske
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004190566

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A New World of Gold and Silver by John J. TePaske Pdf

Using tax and mintage records, this book provides a district-by-district annual accounting of the gold and silver officially produced and minted in colonial Latin America, placing that output within the context of the emerging early-modern world economy.

Author : Harry Malcolm Day,Champion Herbert Mathewson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Solutions, Solid
ISBN : LCCN:42002082

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Solid Solubility of Mercury in Silver and in Gold by Harry Malcolm Day,Champion Herbert Mathewson Pdf