Hydrometallurgy: Practice

Hydrometallurgy: Practice provides  the necessary fundamental background to the multidisciplinary field of  hydrometallurgy and provides the tools to be able to utilize the theory  to quantitatively describe, model and control the unit operations used  in hydrometallurgical plants. The book describes the development and  operation of processes utilizing hydrometallurgical operations. It is a  valuable resource and reference for researchers, academics, students and  industry professionals. The book focuses on quantitative problem  solving with many worked examples and focused problems based on Nicol’s  many years’ experience in the teaching of hydrometallurgy to students,  researchers and industry professionals.

• Helps  to master detailed chemistry and chemical engineering fundamentals  required to fully engage in the field of hydrometallurgy
• Provides  a ready reference for the students, academic and practicing  professionals when confronted by a particular problem or opportunity in  hydrometallurgy
• Features  many worked problems and appropriate workshops providing the necessary  skills to tackle quantitative problems in hydrometallurgy