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Removal of Cr(VI) and Hg(II) from Aqueous Solutions Using Fly Ash and Impregnated Fly Ash

S. S. Banerjee Applied Chemistry Division, Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, Matunga, Mumbai, 400 019, India
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M. V. Joshi ICI India Research and Technology Center, Thane, India
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R. V. Jayaram Applied Chemistry Division, Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, Matunga, Mumbai, 400 019, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 1611-1629 | Received 01 Dec 2001, Accepted 01 Oct 2003, Published online: 08 Jul 2010

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