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Accident Due to Release of Hydrogen Sulphide in a Manufacturing Process of Cobalt Sulphide – Case Study

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An accident occurs during the manufacture of cobalt sulphide unit due to liberation of hydrogen sulphide. Problems associated with the hydrogen sulphide and the recommended preventives measured have been discussed.

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  1. Chemical Engineering Department, University of Calcutta, 92, A. P. C. Road Kolkata, West Bengal, Kolkata, 700 009, India

    R. K. Gangopadhyay & S. K. Das

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Gangopadhyay, R.K., Das, S.K. Accident Due to Release of Hydrogen Sulphide in a Manufacturing Process of Cobalt Sulphide – Case Study. Environ Monit Assess 129, 133–135 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-006-9347-x

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