Publisher's Synopsis
""A Manual of Fire Assaying"" by Charles Herman Fulton is a comprehensive guide to the process of fire assaying, a technique used to determine the purity and composition of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. The book covers the history of fire assaying, the equipment and materials needed, and the step-by-step procedures for conducting fire assays. It also includes detailed instructions for preparing samples, performing fluxing and fusion, cupellation, and parting. The author emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in fire assaying and provides tips for troubleshooting common problems. The book is intended for professionals and students in the fields of metallurgy, mining, and precious metals refining, as well as anyone interested in the science of fire assaying.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.