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Irreversible HF adsorption in the dry-scrubbing process

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This article presents new evidence from a study of equilibrium adsorption capacities of metallurgical-grade alumina, which shows that, contrary to the commonly accepted view, hydrogen-fluoride adsorption in the dry scrubber is irreversible.

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  1. Comalco Research and Technical Support, New Zealand

    A. R. Gillespie (a research chemist)

  2. the University of Auckland, New Zealand

    M. M. Hyland (a senior lecturer in materials science) & J. B. Metson (an associate professor of chemistry)

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For more information, contact M.M. Hyland, school of Engineering, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand; telephone 64 9 373 7599; fax 64 9 373 7463; e-mail m.hyland@auckland.ac.nz.

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Gillespie, A.R., Hyland, M.M. & Metson, J.B. Irreversible HF adsorption in the dry-scrubbing process. JOM 51, 30–32 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-999-0037-3

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