Pyrometallurgical processes in the extraction and refining of mainly non-ferrous metals are considered in terms of their physico-chemical principles and technological applications. Topics include: reaction chemistry, phase equilibrium, rate and physical phemonena in: roasting, calcination, reduction and halide treatments of solids; distillation; metal and matte smelting systems; metal and matte fire refining. PREREQ: ENGR 2227 and ENGR 2276. (lec 3) cr 3.
