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Analysis of Chemical Parameters of Soil and Overburden

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The following chemical parameters are analysed for soil/spoil in the laboratory:

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Maiti, S.K. (2013). Analysis of Chemical Parameters of Soil and Overburden. In: Ecorestoration of the coalmine degraded lands. Springer, India. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-0851-8_20

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