Elements and Mineral Resources [electronic resource] / by Joaquim Sanz, Oriol Tomasa, Abigail Jimenez-Franco, Nor Sidki-Rius.

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Sanz, Joaquim [author.]

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Material type: Text

TextSeries: Springer Textbooks in Earth Sciences, Geography and EnvironmentPublisher: Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2022Edition: 1st ed. 2022Description: XXIX, 405 p. 460 illus., 454 illus. in color. online resourceISBN:

9783030858896

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550 23
550 23

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Contents:

Foreword -- Introduction -- Mineral elements -- Rare Earth Elements -- Industrial Minerals -- Evolution of mineral prices.

Summary: This textbook is the first to offer essential information on the ores and basic properties of the majority of chemical elements, together with the most important industrial minerals, their latest applications and recycling options, illustrated with a wealth of photos. This book represents the culmination of a comprehensive project jointly pursued by the Valentí Masachs Geology Museum and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) over the past several years. Published in response to multiple requests from university professors and other educators, it will promote a new society in which human beings use the Earth's natural resources responsibly and with respect for the environment. Keep in mind that we aren't the only inhabitants of the Earth, a wonderful but depletable planet!

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
E-Books	National Library of India Online Resource	550 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		EBK000037840ENG

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Foreword -- Introduction -- Mineral elements -- Rare Earth Elements -- Industrial Minerals -- Evolution of mineral prices.

This textbook is the first to offer essential information on the ores and basic properties of the majority of chemical elements, together with the most important industrial minerals, their latest applications and recycling options, illustrated with a wealth of photos. This book represents the culmination of a comprehensive project jointly pursued by the Valentí Masachs Geology Museum and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) (Polytechnic University of Catalonia) over the past several years. Published in response to multiple requests from university professors and other educators, it will promote a new society in which human beings use the Earth's natural resources responsibly and with respect for the environment. Keep in mind that we aren't the only inhabitants of the Earth, a wonderful but depletable planet!

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