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NATHANIEL ARBITER
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... Early contributions included the following: 1943–44, at Battelle: Application of silica flotation to iron ore concentrates in the laboratory and pilot plant, anticipating processes now used on low-grade iron ores. 1944–51, at Phelps Dodge: Development and patenting of chemical processes that are used for separation of molybde num from copper concentrates.
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... Anaconda needed to maximize the efficiency of all domestic operations as it faced severe technical and economic challenges exacerbated by several events. In addition to the nationalization of Chilean assets, the US Clean Air Act of 1970 strengthened the Clean Air Act of 1963 and the Air Quality Act of 1967 and authorized comprehensive federal and state regulations to limit emissions from both stationary (industrial)
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... The commercial plant was a technical success, but there were equipment shortcomings and operating expenses were excessive, largely because of high energy consumption and the rapidly rising cost of natural gas in the mid-1970s. Two other copper producers developed competing processes, but neither was a commercial success.
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... In 1975–77 he spent time with students and faculty at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City exploring hydrometallurgical options. He worked with the renowned hydrometallurgy groups of Milton Wadsworth and Jan Miller; Herbst, director of the US Bureau of Mines' Generic Mineral Technology Center on Comminution; and the center's students and professionals.
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... , Michael Arbiter (Melissa) , Connor Arbiter, Rachel Green, and Cora Arbiter; and great-grandchildren Grace, Jacob, and Levi Goode, Michael Alan Arbiter, and Beaumont Latane.
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