Trace Elements in Terrestrial Environments Biogeochemistry, Bioavailability, and Risks of Metals
Knowledge is not to be sought Jor the pleasures oJ the mind, or Jor contention, or Jor superiority to others, or Jor profit, or Jame, or power, or any oJ these inJerior things, but Jor the benefit and use oJ life. -Sir Francis Bacon Based on citations in the literature, it is evident the first editi...
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2001, 2001
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. 2001 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Biogeochemical Processes Regulating Metal Behavior
- 3 Bioavailability of Trace Metals
- 4 Environmental Contamination and Regulation
- 5 Ecological and Health Risks of Metals
- 6 Risk Assessment and Management in Metal-Contaminated Sites
- 7 Arsenic
- 8 Cadmium
- 9 Chromium
- 10 Lead
- 11 Mercury
- 12 Boron
- 13 Copper
- 14 Manganese
- 15 Molybdenum
- 16 Zinc
- 17 Nickel
- 18 Selenium
- 19 Other Trace Elements
- Appendix A Tables
- Appendix B Abbreviations, Acronyms, Symbols, and Terms
- Appendix C Scientific Names for Plants and Animals
- About the Author