• Phase Transformations from Quartz to Cristobalite 

      Jusnes, Karin Fjeldstad; Tangstad, Merete; Ringdalen, Eli (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series;2367-1181, Chapter, 2018)
      Two quartz types used in the silicon and ferrosilicon industry were heated to temperatures of 1600 and 1700 °C. The parameters varied were the temperature and the holding time at maximum temperature. The amount of quartz, ...
    • Respirable stone particles differ in their ability to induce cytotoxicity and pro-inflammatory responses in cell models of the human airways 

      Grytting, Vegard Sæter; Refsnes, Magne Arnold; Øvrevik, Johan; Halle, Marit Sigrid; Schönenberger, Jasmin; van der Lelij, Roelant; Snilsberg, Brynhild; Skuland, Tonje Schwach; Blom, Richard; Låg, Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Respirable stone- and mineral particles may be a major constituent in occupational and ambient air pollution and represent a possible health hazard. However, with exception of quartz and asbestos, little is ...