Bean-shot copper

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000488",
  "term": "Bean-shot copper",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A form of copper produced by pouring molten copper into water, causing it to solidify into small, irregular, bean-shaped pieces. This method of granulation creates a high surface area material that is easily handled and dissolved. It is frequently used as a raw material in alloying or for chemical processes where a finely divided form of copper is desired.",
  "subject": "Metallurgy",
  "references": [
    "Copper - 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica - StudyLight.org (studylight.org)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kupferschrotkörner",
    "es": "cobre granulado",
    "fr": "cuivre granulé"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/bean-shot-copper/"
}