Application of particle size distribution analysis in evaluating the weathering in coal mine rejects and tailings

Fuel Processing Technology

Volumn 88, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 295-301

  Devasahayam, Sheila ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Acid rock drainage; Oxidation; Particle size; Reaction kinetics; Sulphide ores; Surface area; Tailings

Indexed keywords

COAL TAILINGS; DRAINAGE; MASS TRANSFER; PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS; PHASE CONTROL; WEATHERING;

ACID ROCK DRAINAGE; POWER LAWS; SULPHIDE ORES; SURFACE AREA;

COAL MINES;

EID: 33847399667     PISSN: 03783820     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2006.10.013     Document Type: Article

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