Dr Ken McKenzie (left), of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s chemistry division, shows a new ceramic material the division has developed to the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Tizard. The division is studying the use of local materials in ceramics. One such material is silica from geothermal* water which is dumped by the Wairakei geothermal power station. The D.S.I.R. is developing ways that this material and others can be used in car and rocket engines.
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Press, 17 January 1986, Page 20
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78Dr Ken McKenzie (left), of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research’s chemistry division, shows a new ceramic material the division has developed to the Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Tizard. The division is studying the use of local materials in ceramics. One such material is silica from geothermal* water which is dumped by the Wairakei geothermal power station. The D.S.I.R. is developing ways that this material and others can be used in car and rocket engines. Press, 17 January 1986, Page 20
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