| Description |
xlv, 725 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Determination of metals in soils -- 3. Determination of metals in non-saline sediments -- 4. Determination of metals in marine sediments -- 5. Determination of metals in estuarine sediments -- 6. Determination of metals in sludges -- 7. Determination of anions in soil -- 8. Determination of anions in non-saline sediments -- 9. Determination of anions in sludges -- 10. Sampling procedures -- 11. Accumulation processes in sediments -- 12. Disposal of wastes to land -- 13. Relationship between metal contents of soil and crops grown on soil -- Appendices |
| Summary |
"The concentration of metal and anion contaminants in soils, sediments and sludges can have profound effects on the ecosystem. Through the process of bioaccumulation their presence can affect all organisms from invertebrates, fish, crops, livestock and, ultimately, humans." "Determination of Metals and Anions in Soils, Sediments and Sludges is the first volume to comprehensively discuss the range of methods available for the analysis of metals and anions in soils, river and marine sediments, and industrial sludges. A special feature of this volume is its coverage of solid sewage, which is increasingly being applied to land as a fertilizer." "The reader is presented with details of the methods of analysis available, their applicability in certain environments, advantages and disadvantages of one method against another, likely causes of in interference, and the sensitivity of methods and detection limits." |
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"This book is an essential reference for analytical chemists, sedimentologists, soil chemists, oceanographers and toxicologists involved in water resource management, agrochemistry, fisheries and public health."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Metals -- Environmental aspects.
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Soils -- Analysis.
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Contaminated sediments -- Analysis.
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Sewage sludge -- Analysis.
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| LC no. |
2001017039 |
| ISBN |
041523882X : |
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