- Industry: Mining
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The U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM) was the primary United States Government agency conducting scientific research and disseminating information on the extraction, processing, use, and conservation of mineral resources.
Founded on May 16, 1910, through the Organic Act (Public Law 179), USBM's missions ...
An iron ore containing very little phosphorus (generally less than 0.045%). Named for suitability in the Bessemer process of steelmaking.
Industry:Mining
An iron pipe connecting the water at the back of one set of tubbing with that of another, or a pipe only in communication with one tub and open to the interior of a shaft.
Industry:Mining
An iron pipe with a clamp or pigfoot on one end and a curved point on the other. It is wedged between the floor and roof of a mine room to hold the feed chain of a continuous electric coal mining machine.
Industry:Mining
An iron plate on tramroads in mines used to change the direction of movement.
Industry:Mining
An iron plate on tramroads in mines used to change the direction of movement.
Industry:Mining
An iron plate on which ore is ground by hand by means of a bucking hammer. Used extensively for the final reduction of ore samples for assaying.
Industry:Mining
An iron rod used in glassmaking to carry and manipulate hot bottles, etc.; has a projection at the end, varying in shape according to the character of the ware carried.
Industry:Mining
