Understanding Chemistry

 

EXTRACTION OF METALS MENU

 

An introduction to the chemistry of metal extraction . . .

A survey of the ways that metals can be obtained from their ores and the factors which influence the choice of method.

Iron . . .

The extraction of iron and its conversion to steel. The uses of various kinds of iron and steel.

Titanium . . .

The extraction and uses of titanium.

Aluminium . . .

The extraction and uses of aluminium.

Copper . . .

The extraction, purification and uses of copper.

Tungsten . . .

The extraction of tungsten from tungsten(VI) oxide using hydrogen.



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