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Emerging applications of ZINCEX and PLACID technologies

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    G. Díaz, D. Martín, C. Frías & F. Sánchez

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All of them occupy management positions and are in charge of technological development.

For more information, contact G.F. Diaz, Técnicas Reunidas SA, C/Sierra Nevada 16, San Fernando De Henares, Madrid 28830, Spain; +34-91-655-8780; fax +34-91-655-8789; e-mail trinv@tecnicasreunidas.es

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Díaz, G., Martín, D., Frías, C. et al. Emerging applications of ZINCEX and PLACID technologies. JOM 53, 30–31 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-001-0009-8

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