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April 21, 1934
The Border Vidette
Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Arizona
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The University of Arizona's Bureau of Mines develops a simple field test for molybdenum, valuable for prospecting in Arizona amid rising demand. Engineer George R. Fassett completes the bulletin and will demonstrate it at upcoming courses in various Arizona towns.
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Tucson, Arizona.—A test for molybdenum, recently found by the Bureau of Mines of the University of Arizona, will be included in the new edition of the University's bulletin. "Field Tests for the Common Metals." The manuscript for which has just been completed by George R. Fassett, mining engineer of that organization.
The test should prove of much value to prospectors and mine owners of Arizona since this area offers unusual possibilities for finding new deposits of the metal, the demand for which has increased tremendously within the past few months. This is evidenced by the advance in price together with the veritable army of field scouts and representatives of the leading alloy steel and chemical companies of this country as well as from foreign countries.
According to Mr. Fassett, known deposits of molybdenum are located in several counties of Arizona, and there is reason to believe that there are many other deposits which may now be located by use of the new test.
"The metal is chiefly employed in the manufacture of special steels," Mr. Fassett explained. "It is very necessary in making high pressure boiler plates, automobile parts, high speed tools, and was used extensively during the past war in making weapons and munitions.
Previously all known methods of testing for the metal were complicated; it was necessary to use a different test for each type of ore in which molybdenum existed, since the tests determined not the element, but compounds. The new test however, is simple and reliable, and the same procedure is used for all ores, since it determines the element itself, not the compound. All that is needed to perform the new test, Mr. Fassett says, is nitric and sulfuric acid and a teacup.
Mr. Fassett will describe the new field test for molybdenum at each of the University's placer courses, which will be held as follows: Morenci April 17; Clifton April 18; Duncan April 19; Safford April 20; Willcox April 23; Pearce April 24; Douglas April 25; Bisbee April 26; Tombstone April 27; Benson April 30; Patagonia May 2; and Nogales May 3.
Tucson, Arizona.—A test for molybdenum, recently found by the Bureau of Mines of the University of Arizona, will be included in the new edition of the University's bulletin. "Field Tests for the Common Metals." The manuscript for which has just been completed by George R. Fassett, mining engineer of that organization.
The test should prove of much value to prospectors and mine owners of Arizona since this area offers unusual possibilities for finding new deposits of the metal, the demand for which has increased tremendously within the past few months. This is evidenced by the advance in price together with the veritable army of field scouts and representatives of the leading alloy steel and chemical companies of this country as well as from foreign countries.
According to Mr. Fassett, known deposits of molybdenum are located in several counties of Arizona, and there is reason to believe that there are many other deposits which may now be located by use of the new test.
"The metal is chiefly employed in the manufacture of special steels," Mr. Fassett explained. "It is very necessary in making high pressure boiler plates, automobile parts, high speed tools, and was used extensively during the past war in making weapons and munitions.
Previously all known methods of testing for the metal were complicated; it was necessary to use a different test for each type of ore in which molybdenum existed, since the tests determined not the element, but compounds. The new test however, is simple and reliable, and the same procedure is used for all ores, since it determines the element itself, not the compound. All that is needed to perform the new test, Mr. Fassett says, is nitric and sulfuric acid and a teacup.
Mr. Fassett will describe the new field test for molybdenum at each of the University's placer courses, which will be held as follows: Morenci April 17; Clifton April 18; Duncan April 19; Safford April 20; Willcox April 23; Pearce April 24; Douglas April 25; Bisbee April 26; Tombstone April 27; Benson April 30; Patagonia May 2; and Nogales May 3.
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Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Molybdenum Test
Mining Engineering
Arizona Deposits
Field Prospecting
Bureau Of Mines
Special Steels
What entities or persons were involved?
George R. Fassett
Where did it happen?
Arizona
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George R. Fassett
Location
Arizona
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Bureau of Mines at University of Arizona develops simple field test for molybdenum using nitric and sulfuric acid, simplifying prospecting for new deposits in Arizona amid surging demand for the metal used in special steels.