Resource intensity trends of ferrochrome production in South Africa

South Africa owns more than 70% of the world's known chromite reserves. Chromite has historically been the most feasible source of chromium suitable for ferrochrome production, which in turn is an essential raw material for stainless steel production. Stainless steel has a myriad of application...

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Main Author: Dlamini, Reuben Mkhuleko
Other Authors: von Blottnitz, Harro
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/32688