Product Description

Sodium Sulfate: Handbook of Deposits, Processing, Properties, and Use will be the authoritative and up-to-date distillation of all that is known about naturally occurring sodium sulfate, detailed information on formation, worldwide deposits, processing technologies, and usage over time. Garrett provides a comprehensive overview of sodium sulfate from deposit formation, through processing technologies and usage.

Garrett's reference addresses the need for a comprehensive handbook on this industrial mineral. Dr. Garrett's unique chemical engineering background and flair for history have allowed him to integrate information about the major borate deposits in the world with a discussion of their sociopolitical impact throughout the ages. The scope and detail of the book are unequaled in the literature.

First comprehensive reference on naturally occuring sodium sulfates, their chemistry, deposits, and applications
Author is a recognised authority and author on the chemical engineering aspects of saline minerals, borates, soda ash, and potash

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #643664 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-20
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .86" h x 6.38" w x 9.32" l, 1.48 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 384 pages

Book Info
Considers the history, environmental supply, deposits, processing, properties and use of sodium sulfate. Features an extensive review of the literature on each subject, with details on mining, processing, procedures, equipment, and other aspects of using 'natural sodium sulfate.'

About the Author
Donald E. Garrett received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his graduate degrees from Ohio State University. He has worked as an engineer for many large companies and as a professor at several universities. Garrett has had over 200 technical papers published, and has rights to more than 200 patents. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio State University, the Distinguished Achievement Award from Chemical Engineering Magazine, and a three-time recipient of the Kirkpatrick Award for best new chemical process of two-year period. He was named Chemical Engineer of the Year by AIChE., Los Angeles. He has been a member of the Department of the Interior Technical Review Committee, the University of California Engineering Advisory Committee, and the Ohio State University Advisory Committee.