Subject description
Introduction to primary processes: raw materials and materials preparation of metals; mineral processing and processing of metal oxides. Study of metallurgical processes including iron and steelmaking, production of copper and aluminium. Introduction to oxide polymerisation processes. The application of thermodynamics and kinetics to processing. Sustainability of materials processing.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 x 2 hrs lecture/tutorial
Assessment details
Essay, Short answer questions & calculations
Laboratory
Essay- Report
Essay, Short answer questions & calculations
Final exam
Textbook information
P.Hayes, Process Principles in Minerals & Materials Production, Hayes Publishing, Sherwood Queensland Australia 1993
Contact details
Faculty contact