Disclaimer

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Table of Contents

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List of Figures

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List of Tables

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Abstract

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1.

Objectives and Scope

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1.1

Background

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1.2

Objectives

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Technical Progress

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2.1

Literature Review

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2.1.1

General Properties of Nitrides

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2.1.2

Iron-Nitrogen Phases

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2.1.3

Preparation of Iron Nitrides

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2.1.4

Catalytic Properties of Iron Nitrides

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2.2

Summary of Results

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Future Research

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References

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Appendices

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5.1

Report Distribution List

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5.2

DOE Form RA 427

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