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SCHOOL OF ANALYTICAL AND AGRICULTURAL
CHEMISTRY.

Prof. Mallet. Adjunct Prof. Dunnington.

The course of instruction in this school is given in detail on page 37.
Among the subjects taught in it, the following are of special importance
to the engineer: Blowpipe analysis; Determination of Minerals by
means of simple tests, which also lend aid in deciding as to the
durability of rocks; Estimation of the value of Ores by means of

"fire assays" and "wet assays;" Testing of building stones, fire clays,
etc. There is also special benefit to be derived from the training in
accuracy and in delicate manipulation, and from a familiarity with the
chemical and physical properties of metals and other materials, with so
many of which the engineer constantly has to deal.