Dr Richard Smith

Abstract

A typology of lead bale smelting slags for descriptive purposes and for recognition in the field is proposed. Extensive SEM/EDX studies of bale slags from Yorkshire, and from Cumbria and Derbyshire, are used to illustrate the typology. The melting points of 23 slags have been determined and experiments with synthetic slags conducted. This has led to an understanding of some of the mechanisms involved in slag formation, and of the temperatures which were developed in typical bales. This in turn has led to an explanation of different types of bale which have been encountered by this author and others.

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A typology of lead-bale slags based on their physico-chemical properties. (2021). Historical Metallurgy, 40(2), 115-128. https://hmsjournal.org/index.php/home/article/view/226
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