Publisher's Synopsis
""The Recovery of Nitrate from Chilean Caliche"" is a book written by Arthur W. Allen in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to extract nitrate from Chilean caliche, a type of mineral found in the Atacama Desert. The book includes a detailed vocabulary of terms related to the process of nitrate extraction, making it easy for readers to understand the technical jargon used in the industry. Additionally, the book provides an account of the Shanks system, a method developed by Scottish chemist John Shanks for extracting nitrate from caliche. This system was widely used in the early 20th century and helped to make Chile the world's largest producer of nitrate. Overall, ""The Recovery of Nitrate from Chilean Caliche"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technology of nitrate extraction.With A Criticism Of Its Fundamental Features And A Description Of A New Process.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
