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Metals are needed for survival. Our bodies rely on metal to perform many vital functions. Iron is used to transport oxygen to cells. Calcium is needed for bones.
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Free, M.L. (2022). Introduction. In: Hydrometallurgy. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88087-3_1
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