Date of Award
Spring 5-15-1957
Degree Type
Bachelors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
Department
Metallurgical Engineering
First Advisor
Doctor S.T. Shih
Second Advisor
Doctor F.A. Hames
Third Advisor
Professor R.I. Smith
Abstract
The first application of vacuum techniques to the metallurgical industry was made in the early part of this century by Rohn, a German, who developed vacuum technology to a production status in the specialty metals business. Although extensive use of vacuum processing technology was made in the lamp and electrical industries, the methods used were considered to be impractical up to about ten years ago even though remarkable improvements were made during World War II. Wartime demands for magnesium and for uranium which necessitated the use of a high vacuum in their production led to the perfection of mechanical pumps, diffusion pumps and vacuum gauges suitable for use in large-scale operations.
Recommended Citation
Trevison, Robert L., "The Vacuum Desulphurization of Copper Mattes" (1957). Bachelors Theses and Reports, 1928 - 1970. 484.
https://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/bach_theses/484