An element in the earth's crust, an additive in livestock feed. a medicine in early civilization--and the "toxin of toxins" A pervasive part of our natural environment and everyday lives. arsenic has nonetheless earned a niche in history as a substance of diabolical suppleness.
This investigation of a deadly toxin and its impact on ecology and human health contains a thorough treatment of the chemical nature of arsenic, its environmental behaviour and its measurement.
This collection of essays represents an overview of key research in the field. Contributors provide surveys of the toxicology of important pollutants,... Læs mere
This book presents a comprehensive account of current research on the chemistry and toxicology of cadmium in natural waters. It deals with the sources, distribution... Læs mere
This volume provides a comprehensive assessment of the uses of chromium, its sources and occurrence in the air, water and soils. It gives a detailed and expert description of chromium chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry and known health effects.
Addressing the contamination of food from environmental sources, this study considers the persistence of some toxic substances in the human food chain, and the toxicological and health significance of observed contaminant levels.
This study focuses not only on various methods of sampling and analyzing gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere but also stresses an understanding of the... Læs mere
Vanadium, the 21st most abundant element in the earth's crust, is a shiny silvery soft metal mainly known for its corrosion resistance. This book examines the effects, both detrimental and beneficial, of vanadium on humans and wildlife.
Up-to-date coverage of vanadium research--in two accessible, self-contained volumes Vanadium in the Environment brings together the... Læs mere
This is a two-part volume addressing the effects of vanadium exposure to aquatic and terrestrial environments and examining the effects of vanadium on humans and... Læs mere