Publisher's Synopsis
The Assayer's Guide, written by Oscar M. Lieber and published in 1852, is a comprehensive handbook that provides practical instructions and guidance for assayers, miners, and smelters. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the analysis and testing of minerals, ores, and metals, including the tools and equipment needed for the job, the different methods of analysis, and the interpretation of results.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific aspect of the assaying process. The first section provides an overview of the tools and equipment used in assaying, including furnaces, crucibles, and balances. The second section covers the different methods of analysis, including fire assay, wet assay, and blowpipe analysis. The third section focuses on the interpretation of results, including the calculation of percentages and the identification of impurities.Throughout the book, Lieber provides detailed instructions and examples to help readers understand the complex processes involved in assaying. He also includes numerous tables and charts to aid in the calculation of results and the identification of minerals.Overall, The Assayer's Guide is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the mining and metallurgy industries. Its clear and concise instructions make it an essential reference for assayers, miners, and smelters alike.For The Tests And Assays, By Heat And By Wet Processes Of The Ores Of All The Principal Metals Of Gold And Silver Coins And Alloys, And Of Coal Etc.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.
