Improved process for the extraction and isolation of saponins from the fruit pericarp of Sapindus mukorossi and S.emarginatus by counter-current extraction, without application of heat, recovery being about 80%, is described. ...

The present paper reports the performance analysis of the blast furnace 'X' of Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP). Special reference has been made to the process variables related to the burden, such as sinter. The analysis shows ...

Weathered Kimberlite tailings of Panna Diamond Mines were characterised by DTA and XRD techniques. The XRD pattern shows the presence of serpentine, quartz, calcite, hematite, magnetite and anatase phases. DTA curve indicates ...

The main constituents of Indian non-coking coal are silicates and quartz. When both silicates and quartz are present in a sample only X-ray diffraction can be used for the quantitative determination of these mineral phases. ...