Author:Pretorius, CDate:Nov 2010The objective of this study was to determine whether a correlation exists between the quartz results obtained from direct-on-filter X-ray Diffraction analysis, direct-on-filter Fourier-Transform Infrared analysis and indirect analysis (Potassium ...Read more
Author:Cauda, EG; Drake, P; Lee, T; Pretorius, CDate:Aug 2014Exposure to crystalline silica in the mining industry around the world is a recognized occupational hazard and miners have the highest rate of silicosis related mortality of any industry. Mining operators are limited in assessing and monitoring ...Read more