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Effect of Gamma Radiation on Greasy and Scoured Wool, Irradiated in Mini-Bale Form

Jim Rapakgadia Department of Textile Science, Nelson Mandela University and CSIR, Port Elizabeth, South Africa;b Department of Radiation Science, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), Pretoria, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lawrance Huntera Department of Textile Science, Nelson Mandela University and CSIR, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Gawie Nothnagelb Department of Radiation Science, South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), Pretoria, South Africa
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Anton Bothaa Department of Textile Science, Nelson Mandela University and CSIR, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Pages 2567-2580 | Published online: 22 Sep 2020

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