Oyster shells as a raw material for chemical lime.

Date

1931

Authors

Nealey, J.B.

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Abstract

The only plant using oyster shells as a raw material for producing chemical lime is described. The plant is located at Houston, Texas, and obtains oyster shells by dredging on the Gulf Coast. The principle problem is that of removal of mechanically entrapped foreign material.

Description

p. 145-147.

Keywords

oysters, shells, economics, dredging, natural resources

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