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1. Introduction

Author : Michael L. Free

Published in: Hydrometallurgy

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Metals are needed for survival. Our bodies rely on metal to perform many vital functions. Iron is used to transport oxygen to cells. Calcium is needed for bones.

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Title: Introduction
Author: Michael L. Free
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Hydrometallurgy
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-88086-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-88087-3

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88087-3_1

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