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to improve his knowledge on mining and metallurgy. After his return he became inspector in several mines and metal works. His research on mining and metallurgy had a big influence on the Swedish industry. He was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1753. His two most widely used books Bergwerks lexicon(1788-89) (Mining lexicon) and Afhandling rörande mechaniquen (1794) (Treatise on Mechanics), which was published by his son Carl after his death, became standard

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