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Advances in Applied Ceramics
Structural, Functional and Bioceramics
Volume 110, 2011 - Issue 3: Cement and Concrete Research
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Original Article

Development of magnesium phosphate cements for encapsulation of radioactive waste

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Pages 151-156 | Received 28 Apr 2010, Accepted 04 Oct 2010, Published online: 22 Nov 2013

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