Metals -- Refining
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Papers of James Curtis Booth
Collection
Identifier: 2005-070-001
Abstract
This collection represents material created by several generations of the Booth Family. The material created by James Curtis Booth is professional in nature. Material by his daughters and other family members is more personal in nature. There are also literary works, some of them published by George ("Amyntor") Booth, the father of James.
Dates:
1785-1944; Majority of material found within 1830-1895
Found in:
Science History Institute Archives
Records of the Burman-Rennerfelt acid aluminia process
Collection
Identifier: 2000-039
Abstract
This is a collection and primary and secondary source materials concerning a new method for refining alumina from clays. The method was patented and proved successful but failed to catch on due to cost factors. Collection includes Correspondence, technical data and schematics relating to the refining of alumina.
Dates:
1932-1954; Majority of material found within 1932-1937
Found in:
Science History Institute Archives