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Thermodynamic Properties of Forsterite and Serpentine

Description: From introduction: "This report contains the results of measurements to obtain the heats of formation of forsterite and chrysotile; entropies at 298.15 K of two polymorphs of serpentine, chrysotile and antigorite; and high temberature heat content increments for antigorite. These results have been combined with other pertinent data to derive heat and free energy values at high temperatures."
Date: June 1967
Creator: King, E. G.; Barany, R.; Weller, W. W. & Pankratz, L. B.
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Cold-Mold Arc Melting and Casting

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines providing updates and additional information related to cold-mold arc melting and casting. Abstract: "This bulletin reviews the historical background of the cold-mold arc-melting technology, with specific references to the development that led to homogeneous zirconium ingots. Descriptions are given of modern production arc-furnaces for vacuum melting of both exotic and conventional metals. Besides zirconium, specific data are given for production of … more
Date: 1968
Creator: Beall, Robert A. & Hedges, Joseph Harold
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Supply and Demand for Energy in the United States by States and Regions, 1960 and 1965 (In Four Parts): 2. Utility Electricity

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing supply and demand data from the energy industry. As stated in the introduction, "in this report, the discussions in the text describe the methods used to develop data deficiencies for inputs to the supply-demand tables" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1969
Creator: Hall, Franklin P. & Broderick, Grace N.
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Supply and Demand For Energy in the United States by States and Regions, 1960 and 1965 (In Four Parts): 4. Petroleum and Natural Gas Liquids

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing state and regional supply and demand data. As stated in the introduction, "the primary purpose of this study is to provide, on a state-by-state basis, petroleum and natural gas liquids industry data that can be (1) integrated into state and regional energy balances by source, form, and consumer sectors, and (2) used to determine interstate and inter-regional energy flows" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1969
Creator: Crump, Lulie H. & Yasnowsky, Phillip N.
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Supply and Demand For Energy in the United States by States and Regions, 1960 and 1965 (In Four Parts): 3. Dry Natural Gas

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing regional and state supply and demand data. As stated in the introduction, "data for 1960 and 1965 have been presented in tabular form as supply-demand balances, showing the development of the total supply available for consumption and the disposition of that supply-demand by consuming sector for each state and region" (p. 2-3). This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1969
Creator: Crump, Lulie H.
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Supply and Demand for Energy in the United States by States and Regions, 1960 and 1965 (In Four Parts): 1. Coal

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing regional supply and demand data between 1960 and 1965. As stated in the introduction, "in this report, the discussions in the text describe the methods used to develop data deficiencies for inputs to the supply-demand tables" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1969
Creator: Broderick, Grace N.
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Dimension Stone

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the building material, dimension stone. As stated in the introduction, "the pertinent properties and principal specifications for stone are described along with exploration, mining, finishing, and use technology. A brief history and geologic background are also included" (p. 2). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Barton, William R.
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Copper: A Materials Survey

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing surveys conducted on copper. Physicality, mineral properties, history, geology, production methods, and uses of copper are presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1965
Creator: McMahon, A. D.
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Magnetite and Ilmenite Resources, Iron Mountain Area, Albany County, Wyoming

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing magnetite and ilmenite mining methods and practices. As stated in the introduction, "this report summarizes the exploration of the titaniferous iron deposits in the Iron Mountain area, Albany County, Wyo." (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1961
Creator: Dow, Vernon T.
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Mica: A Materials Survey

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mineral surveys conducted on mica. Physicality, history, types, methods, and uses of mica are presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1962
Creator: Skow, Milford L.
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Mercury Occurrences in Alaska

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mercury deposits and the potential for a mercury mining industry in Alaska. History, geology, occurrences, methods, costs, and uses of mercury is presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1962
Creator: Malone, Kevin
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Mining Methods and Costs, Inspiration Consolidated Copper Company, Open-Pit Mine, Gila County, Arizona

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing copper mining methods and costs in Gila County, Arizona. As stated in the introduction, "this report reviews the underground mining method with emphasis on data and mechanics of block caving as exposed by the open-pit work. It describes the current operating and engineering practice in the open-pit mine with particular emphasis on physical, economic, engineering, and management factors that have affected the choice of mining method and equipm… more
Date: 1963
Creator: Hardwick, William R.
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Water Requirements and Uses in Arizona Mineral Industries

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing water requirements and consumption used in Arizona mineral industries. As stated in the summary, "this report describes the effects of water shortage on Arizona's mineral industries" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Gilkey, Millard M. & Beckman, Robert T.
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Mineral Resources of the Malagasy Republic

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing mineral resources of the Malagasy Republic. As stated in the introduction, "this survey presents essential data from which a preliminary appraisal of mineral-development potentials can be made and includes minerals not of primary interest to investors" (p. 1). This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date: 1963
Creator: Murdock, Thomas G.
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The Petroleum Industry of Iran

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the petroleum reserves and production in Iran. As stated in the introduction, "the report is part of a series by the Bureau of Mines, a series of analytical and statistical reports on the mineral resources of foreign countries. The report is based on published material and other information on the general geology and the general economic conditions of Iran" (p. 2). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1963
Creator: Nahai, L. & Kimbell, C. L.
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Marketing Ores and Concentrates of Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, and Zinc in the United States

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the marketing of ores and mineral concentrates. As stated in the introduction, "the primary purpose of this report is to present data that will be useful to the producer of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc ores and concentrates in determining if a choice or ore markets is available and, if so, in choosing which marketing combination is likely to give a maximum return on ore shipments" (p. 2). This report includes maps, tables, and illustr… more
Date: 1964
Creator: Salsbury, Melford H.; Kerns, William H.; Fulkerson, Frank B. & Branner, George C.
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Iron and Steel Scrap in the Pacific Northwest

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the iron and steel scrap industry in the Pacific Northwest. As stated in the introduction, "this report surveys the supply and consumption of iron and steel scrap in the Pacific Northwest, with emphasis on Oregon and Washington" (p. 2). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations
Date: 1964
Creator: Kingston, Gary A.
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Crude Oil: Qualitative and Quantitative Aspects: The Petroleum World

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing qualitative and quantitative aspects of the petroleum industry. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this report is to present authoritative qualitative data from many sources in such a manner as to form an authentic and understandable picture of crude oil as we know it today. The qualitative facts will be augmented by some semi-quantitative data to provide a somewhat broader perspective" (p. 2). This report includes tables, and ill… more
Date: 1966
Creator: Smith, Harold M.
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Copper Leaching Practices in the Western United States

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing copper leaching in the Western United States. As stated in the introduction, "the purpose of this report is to describe and discuss the different leaching and recovery methods currently employed in the production of copper from low-grade ores in the Western states" (p. 1). This report includes tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1968
Creator: Sheffer, Herman W. & Evans, LaMar G.
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Tunneling Technology: Its Past and Present

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing tunneling technology for mine development. As stated in the introduction, "the discussion is based primarily upon tunnels driven through relatively competent rocks for mine development and drainage; public water supply; canal, railway, and vehicular transportation; and hydroelectric facilities. Special tunneling methods using shields and compressed air in soft ground are not described" (p. 1). This report includes a table.
Date: 1968
Creator: Nasiatka, Thomas M.
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Pennsylvania Anthracite Refuse: A Survey of Solid Waste from Mining and Preparation

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing coal mining production and waste disposal. As stated in the introduction, this circular discusses anthracite refuse disposal (removal and utilization) practices and their effectiveness. Attention is also directed toward the rate of growth of the material, costs of disposal, and problems involving ownership of the refuse" (p. 2). This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1969
Creator: MacCartney, John C. & Whaite, Ralph H.
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India's Iron and Steel Industry

Description: Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing iron and steel reserves in India. Description of the country's iron and steel industry is presented. This report includes maps, tables, illustrations, and photographs.
Date: 1961
Creator: Nahai, Lotfollah
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