Complexity of Respirable Dust Found in Mining Operations as Characterized by X-ray Diffraction and FTIR Analysis

The mineralogical complexity of mine dust complicates exposure monitoring methods for occupational, respirable hazards. Improved understanding of the variability in respirable dust characteristics, e.g., mineral phase occurrence and composition, is required to advance on-site monitoring techniques t...

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Main Authors: Rachel L. T. Walker, Emanuele Cauda, Lauren Chubb, Patrick Krebs, Robert Stach, Boris Mizaikoff, Cliff Johnston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/4/383