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Bulk analysis of sulphur, lead, zinc and iron in lead sinter feed using neutron inelastic scatter γ-rays

Cunningham et al., 1984

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16236872099586246274
Author
Cunningham J
Sowerby B
Rafter P
Greenwood-Smith R
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The International journal of applied radiation and isotopes

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On-line determination of the sulphur content of lead sinter feed is required to optimise lead sinter machine performance. A typical lead sinter operation involves the agglomeration of finely divided ore particles and the removal of sulphur to prepare feed for the lead blast …
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