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Background Foundries make metal castings from both ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Metals are turned into components by melting the metal, pouring it into a mould, and then removing the mould material, or casting. The most commonly used metals are aluminium and cast iron, although steel, magnesium, copper, tin, zinc and other metals can also be used. Most ...

Background Emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and related odour problems are an important environmental problem. VOCs present a specific health and safety issue in affected workplaces as well as both a nuisance and a health-risk factor in the surrounding communities. Mechanical and semi-mechanical pulp production is a notable source of VOC e ...