Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths

Author:   Nagaiyar Krishnamurthy (Bhabha Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) ,  Chiranjib Kumar Gupta (Bhabha Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
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9781466576346


Pages:   872
Publication Date:   16 December 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Nagaiyar Krishnamurthy (Bhabha Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) ,  Chiranjib Kumar Gupta (Bhabha Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 5.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.568kg
ISBN:  

9781466576346


ISBN 10:   1466576340
Pages:   872
Publication Date:   16 December 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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This book is an update to a very well-written and valuable reference text that has capitalized on an important and scarce commodity. It provides invaluable information on a very important aspect of the development of green energy. Rare earth magnets have become essential components in a wide variety of technical advancements (windmills, Chevy Volt, etc.). -Patrick R. Taylor, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA [A strength of this book is] the completeness of the coverage. The addition of a recycling chapter is a good idea. ... This is a timely update of a book that is already important. The sooner it appears in print, the better. -Mark E. Schlesinger, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA


For geologists, chemists, metallurgists, and students, it covers everything they want to know about rare earths - in short it is [the] book of the year. Fathi Habashi, Laval University, Quebec, Canada Rare earth elements are finding increasing application in advanced technologies. The book is useful in bringing together the extensive information that is available about the potential sources of these elements and the technologies used to process them. ...This is a timely update of a valuable reference source. -Peter Hayes, The University of Queensland, Australia This book is an update to a very well written and valuable reference text that has capitalized on an important and scarce commodity. It provides invaluable information on a very important aspect of the development of green energy. Rare earth magnets have become essential components in a wide variety of technical advancements (windmills, Chevy Volt, etc.). -Patrick R. Taylor, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, USA [A strength of this book is] the completeness of the coverage. The addition of a recycling chapter is a good idea. ... This is a timely update of a book that is already important. The sooner it appears in print, the better. -Mark E. Schlesinger, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA


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Dr. Nagaiyar Krishnamurthy was affiliated with the Materials Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India, for nearly four decades. He earned his BS degree at the University of Madras in 1974, his MSc in 1980, and his PhD in 1992, both at the University of Bombay. He is a professor at the Homi Bhabha National Institute and has been a member of Indian Rare Earths Technology Development Council. In addition, Dr. Krishnamurthy has published more than 100 papers and co-authored three books that include the first edition of Extractive Metallurgy of Rare Earths, published by CRC in 2004. Dr. Chiranjib Kumar Gupta retired as the director of Materials Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in January 2000 after decades of association with BARC. He was instrumental in formulating and directing the programs of the Materials Group in the areas of extraction and processing of refractory metals and materials. He pioneered the open aluminothermic reduction as a process of metal- and alloy-making and contributed extensively to the use of fused salt electrolysis for the preparation and refining of group V and VI refractory metals. He is an alumnus of Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Gupta has authored nearly 200 publications.

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