Metals, their properties, technical classification, sources of raw materials
for nonferrous metals, their processing and preparation of concentrates.
Characteristics of pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and
electrometallurgical procedures for processing of nonferrous metals.
Pyrometallurgical production processes (dissociation, calcination, reduction,
melting, Elingham’s and Kellog’s diagrams) and refining of metals,
electrolysis of water solutions and melts. Bases of processes for production of
heavy, light, noble, high-melting, radioactive metals and rare earth elements.
Alloys of nonferrous metals, their production, properties and technical
application. Economic and environmental aspects of recycling processes.