Arsenic is Everywhere

Arsenic is Everywhere

by Cullen, William R.

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Exploring the presence of arsenic in our lives, from its occurrence in food to its use in medicine, this is a fascinating book for general readers.

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  • Full title :Arsenic is Everywhere.

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Exploring the presence of arsenic in our lives, from its occurrence in food to its use in medicine, this is a fascinating book for general readers.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2016.

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Notes

4.9.4 Herbicidal Warfare in Vietnam.

The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (314 pages)

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781782626633, 1782626638
  • oclc:ocn967566942
  • LC Classification:RA1231.A7
  • Dewey Decimal:546.715

Table of Contents

Cover; Arsenic is Everywhere: Cause for Concern?; Preface; Dedication; Abbreviations; Contents; Chapter 1 -- An Introduction to Arsenic; 1.1 Some Background; References; Chapter 2 -- Arsenic Is Everywhere; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Arsenic in the Earth's Crust; 2.3 Arsenic in the Hydrosphere; 2.3.1 Abundance of Arsenic in Water; 2.3.2 Factors Influencing the Concentration of Arsenic in Water; 2.3.3 Geographical Distribution of High Arsenic Concentrations in Water and Arsenic-related Health Effects; 2.3.4 Water Treatment Technologies for the Removal of Arsenic.

2.3.5 Arsenic-Contaminated Water in Bangladesh2.4 Arsenic in the Atmosphere; 2.4.1 Global Arsenic Circulation; 2.4.2 Arsenic in Dust; 2.4.3 Arsenic in House Dust; 2.4.4 Biovolatilization of Arsenic; 2.4.5 Hot Springs and Fumaroles as Sources of Atmospheric Arsenic; 2.4.6 Biomonitoring for Arsenic in Air; 2.5 Anthropogenic Acts and Disasters as Arsenic Spreaders; 2.5.1 Coal Ash Spills; 2.5.2 Mine Tailings Spills; 2.5.3 Unintended Consequences; 2.5.4 Gold Mining and Arsenic Contamination-Giant Mine, Canada; References; Chapter 3 -- Some Non-Human Arsenic Eaters.

3.1 Is Arsenic Essential for Life on Earth3.2 Extraterrestrial Life…

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Subjects

Arsenic -- Effets physiologiques Arsenic -- Physiological effect Arsenic -- Toxicologie Arsenic -- Toxicology Arsenic Poisoning

Writers

Cullen, William R. Reimer, Kenneth J.

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