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Solar energy in the metallurgical industries: an overview

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The sun is a possible industrial power source but even in Arizona, economics will restrict its use for the foreseeable future

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  1. H. Alan Fine
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Terry M. Lambright received his B.S. degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Arizona in May, 1974, and his M.S. in Materials Engineering from the University of Arizonia in May, 1976. He is currently employed by United Nuclear Industries, Richland, Washington 99352.

H. Alan Fine received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Carnegie-Mellon University in June of 1969, and his Sc.D. in Metallurgy and Materials Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in May of 1973. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering, College of Mines, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. His research activity is concentrated on extractive metallurgy and coal beneficiation.

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Fine, H.A., Lambright, T.M. Solar energy in the metallurgical industries: an overview. JOM 28, 15–16 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03354286

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