The Characterization of Fixation of Ba, Pb, and Cu in Alkali-Activated Fly Ash/Blast Furnace Slag Matrix.
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SUBMITTER: Koplik J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5456941 | biostudies-other | 2016 Jun
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