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Review Article

Effect of mechanical activation on alumina extraction from coal fly ash

Effet de l’activation mécanique sur l’extraction de l’alumine à partir des cendres volantes de charbon

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Received 18 Oct 2023, Accepted 02 Apr 2024, Published online: 25 Apr 2024

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