THE neutral citrate-dithionite reagent of Aguilera and Jackson 1 is used widely to remove iron oxides from soils and soil clays prior to mineralogical analysis. It is also employed in a scheme for the ...

Aluminium Oxide (Al 2 O 3) or alumina is one of the most versatile of refractory ceramic oxides and finds use in a wide range of applications. It is found in nature as corundum in emery, topaz, ...

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Among the twelve principles of green science and technology is a desire that the production of materials be achieved from sustainable sources with minimal environmental impact, and preferably by ...