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22MIN473 - Metallurgy of rare and precious metals

Course specification
Course titleMetallurgy of rare and precious metals
Acronym22MIN473
Study programmeMetallurgical Enginering
Module
Lecturer (for classes)
    Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
      Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
        ESPB5.0Status
        ConditionTo attend the exam - passed Metallurgy of non-ferrous metals courseОблик условљености
        The goalIntroduction to the processes and technological schemas of rare and precious metals in metallurgy with the ability to follow new technological solutions. Gaining engineering knowledge necessary for further training in the field of metal recycling, designing recycling technology and environmental protection.
        The outcomeGaining engineering knowledge required in metallic materials engineering, and for the further development in extractive metallurgy, metallurgy of rare metals, recycling and environmental protection.
        Contents
        Contents of lectures• Preparation of raw material for rare and precious metals production • Procedures for production, process of reduction, refining and electrolytic process. • Powder metallurgy of rare metals, forming, pressing, sintering of powders. Refractory rare metals. • Metallurgy of uranium, preparation, leaching, salts refining, metallic uranium. • Metallurgy of scattered rare-earth metals. Light rare metals. • Producing and classification of high-purity metals. Procedures for metals refining, zonal refinement, fractional crystallization, forming of highly volatile compounds, thermal decomposition. Electrolysis of solution, melt and amalgam. • Selection of refining methods. Techno-economic parameters of individual operations.
        Contents of exercisesPractical laboratory classes: preparation of ore, roasting, smelting and refining, preparation and leaching, solution purification
        Literature
        1. B. Đurković, D. Đurković: Metallurgy of rare metals, TMF, Belgrade (1991) 469. in Serbian
        2. Ž. Kamberović: Production of refractory metals from domestic raw materials, internal material, (2005) 50. in Serbian
        3. Ž. Kamberović, D, Sinadinović, М.Korać: Metallurgy of gold and silver, SIMS, 2006, 160. in Serbian
        Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
        LecturesExercisesOTCStudy and ResearchOther classes
        31
        Methods of teachingLectures, homework, mid-term exams, practical laboratory classes. Seminar paper is required. The exam is taken in writing.
        Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
        Pre obligationsPointsFinal examPoints
        Activites during lectures10Test paper40
        Practical lessons20Oral examination
        Projects
        Colloquia
        Seminars30