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A Definition for Asbestos

Ross, M
Research mineralogist, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Va.

Kuntze, RA
Vice president for research, Ontario Research Foundation, Mississauga, Ontario

Clifton, RA
Physical scientist, U.S. Bureau of Mines, Washington, D.C.


Pages: 9    Published: Jan 1984


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Abstract

The authors present a definition for asbestos, based in part on discussions held during a workshop on this subject.


Keywords:
health-related silicates, asbestos

Paper ID: STP39141S
Committee/Subcommittee: E34.08
DOI: 10.1520/STP39141S
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