UID:
almafu_9959328530502883
Format:
1 online resource (xviii, 569 pages) :
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illustrations, maps
ISBN:
9780470741139
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0470741139
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9780470741122
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0470741120
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9780470027585
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0470027584
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1282349376
,
9781282349377
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9786612349379
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6612349379
Content:
This book presents an overview of the chemistry, geology, toxicology and environmental impacts of arsenic, presenting information on relatively common arsenic minerals and their key properties. In addition, it includes discussions on the environmental impacts of the release of arsenic from mining and coal combustion. Although the environmental regulations of different nations vary and change over time, prominent International, North American, and European guidelines and regulations on arsenic will be reviewed.: Includes information on recent environmental catastrophes (e.g. Bangladesh and Ch.
Note:
Arsenic; Contents; List of contributors; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Arsenic Chemistry; 3 Arsenic in Natural Environments; 4 Toxicology and Epidemiology of Arsenic and its Compounds; 5 Arsenic in Human History and Modern Societies; 6 Major Occurrences of Elevated Arsenic in Groundwater and Other Natural Waters; 7 Waste Treatment and Remediation Technologies for Arsenic; Appendices; B Glossary of Terms; C Arsenic Thermodynamic Data; D Locations of Significant Arsenic Contamination; E Regulation of Arsenic: A Brief Survey and Bibliography; Index.
Additional Edition:
Print version: Henke, Kevin R. Arsenic. Chichester, U.K. : Wiley, ©2009 ISBN 9780470027585
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
DOI:
10.1002/9780470741122
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470741122
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470741122
URL:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9780470741122
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