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Applications of radioisotope X-ray fluorescence analysis in geological assay, mining and mineral processing

Clayton, 1969

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Clayton C
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Nuclear techniques and mineral resources

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MINING AND MINERAL PROCESSING. A review is made of present techniques and applications of radio isotope X-ray fluorescence in mining and mineral processing. The advantages and limitations are commented on, and an indication is given of-the direction in …
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