{"product_id":"raw-materials-for-glass-and-ceramics-sources-processes-and-quality-control-hardback-9780471479420","title":"Raw Materials for Glass and Ceramics; Sources, Processes, and Quality Control (Hardback) 9780471479420","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRaw Materials for Glass and Ceramics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eSources, Processes, and Quality Control\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eChristopher W. Sinton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471479420, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 31 March 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages, Photos: 31 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Drawings: 67 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 43 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e25.8 x 14.1 x 3 cm, 0.719 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Based on an extensive literature research, this volume provides a complete overview of up-to-date information and analysis on all the raw materials used in the ceramic and glass industries.\" (\u003ci\u003eVerre\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2008)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eNow in one volume-all the raw materials used in the ceramic and glass industries  \u003cp\u003eA basic understanding of where raw materials come from and how they are processed is critical to attaining consistent raw material batches-an essential factor to maintaining steady production. The solution is \u003ci\u003eRaw Materials for Glass and Ceramic\u003c\/i\u003es, a complete resource of up-to-date information and analysis on the raw materials used in the glass and ceramic industries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRaw Materials for Glass and Ceramics\u003c\/i\u003e presents all classes of materials, the roles they play, their sources and extraction processes, and quality control issues and regulations impacting the industry, as well as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough description of the formation and evaluation of raw material deposits and location of the important sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete analysis of all the raw materials used in the ceramic and glass industries, including natural, processed, recycled, and synthetic materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn explanation of the raw materials industry, including transportation, environmental and health concerns, and quality specifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Source—Earth, Minerals, and Mineral Deposits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Formation of the Earth and Distribution of the Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Rocks, Minerals, and Mineralogy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Geologic Processes and Formation of Mineral Deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Exploration and Deposit Evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Mineral Extraction and Processing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Mining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Comminution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Particle Selection, Classification, and Separation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Dewatering and Drying.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Raw Materials Industry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Demand and Resource Availability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Relationship between Supplier and Manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Naturally Occurring Materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Silica.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Clay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Pyrophyllite, Talc, and Wollastonite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Limestone, Dolostone, and Magnesia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Soda Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Lithia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Anhydrous Aluminosilicates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Processed and Synthetic Materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Alumina.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Borates.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Zirconia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Rare Earth Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Carbides and Nitrides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Recycled and Waste Materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Glass Cullet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Slags and Ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Characterization and Quality Control.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Inspection and Sampling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Mineral and Phase Identification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Bulk Chemical Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Thermal Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Particle-Size Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Powder Density.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Specific Surface Area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Quality Management Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mechanical engineering \u0026amp; materials\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mechanical%20engineering%20\u0026amp;%20materials%20%5BTG%5D%22\"\u003eTG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52293486772504,"sku":"9780471479420","price":125.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471479420.jpg?v=1781641856","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/raw-materials-for-glass-and-ceramics-sources-processes-and-quality-control-hardback-9780471479420","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}