Browsing by Subject "Cobalt"
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Assessment of dermal exposure and skin condition of refinery workers exposed to selected metals
(North-West University, 2010)Aims and objectives: The research aims and objectives of this thesis were: (i) to review literature pertaining to different dermal exposure assessment methods; (ii) to assess dermal exposure of refinery workers to ... -
The cobalt-nickel pertraction refinery to process recycled spent catalysts leach solutions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Over the last two years, the cobalt (Co) price has increased considerably. The observed increase can be attributed to the increase in demand of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) of which Co forms an integral part. As a consequence ... -
Dermal and respiratory exposure to cobalt salts in a packaging area of a base metal refinery
(North-West University, 2010)Cobalt is a commonly known sensitiser in industrial settings and has been classified by the IARC as a possible group (2B) human carcinogen. Workers at a South African base metal refinery are potentially exposed to cobalt ... -
Dermal exposure and surface contamination associated with the use of a cobalt-chrome alloy during additive manufacturing
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Introduction: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a layered-based technology that is used to manufacture three-dimensional products from computer-aided design. AM offers many advantages over traditional methods of manufacturing ... -
Nikkel-bevattende bimetaal-nanodeeltjies as katalisatore vir elektrochemiese watersplyting
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) can occur in an acidic or alkaline medium. The alkaline HER is very important for water-splitting electrolysers because contamination of H2 and corrosion of the electrolysers and ...