Characterization and Optimization of Calcination Process Parameters for Extraction of Aluminum from Ethiopian Kaolinite

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DSC curves of (a) kaolinite, (b) specific enthalpy of kaolinite, (c) extracted aluminum at 700°C, 180 min, and 106 μm, (d) specific enthalpy of extracted aluminum at 700°C, 180 min, and 106 μm, (e) standard aluminum chloride hexahydrate, and (f) specific enthalpy of standard aluminum chloride hexahydrate.

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