Fundamentals of Processing Theory and Technology of Non-Ferrous Metals

Technical classification of nonferrous metals, their typical properties, applications of pure metals and their alloys in modern industry.
Raw materials for metallurgy, primary and secondary raw materials. Procedures for the treatment of primary raw materials.
Thermodynamics and kinetics of pyrometallurgy processes of nonferrous metals, thermal dissociation, roasting, reduction, chlorination, Kellog´s and Ellingham´s diagrams.
Pyrometallurgical processes of non-ferrous metal production. Melting processes, products: slags, matte, speiss, crude metal.
Hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy processes of non-ferrous metal production.
Refining processes.
Production, properties and application of heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Pb, Co and Sn).
Production, properties and application of light metals (Al and Mg).
Production, properties and application of noble metals (Au, Ag, and Pt group metals).
Production, properties and application of high temperature melting metals (Ti, W, Mo).
Production, properties and application of rare metals and lanthanoides (Sc, La and lanthanoides).
Production, properties and application of radioactive metals (U).
Utilization of secondary raw materials for the production of non-ferrous metals and alloys, economic and ecological benefits.