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Research into the possibility of reusing fire-extinguishing powders and reducing laboratory waste during quality control

By: Iana Stepnevska  
Open Access
|Nov 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/oszn-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 2353-8589 | Journal ISSN: 1230-7831
Language: English
Page range: 14 - 20
Published on: Nov 21, 2025
Published by: National Research Institute, Institute of Environmental Protection
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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