Harmful Chemical Substances Vol 1

The first of a series concerned with man's destructive influence on the environment, this volume reviews the literature on harmful inorganic substances of Group I-IV. Among topics covered are sources of penetration into the environment, migration, transformation, properties and synthesis.

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Reviewing the literature on harmful inorganic substances of Group I-IV elements of Mendeleev's Periodic System, this book draws together a considerable amount of material into an easily assimilable reference. The anthropogenic nature of the inorganic compounds of these elements can act harmfully on man, animals and plants, affecting soil, air and water, and this book will be of interest to anyone concerned with these issues.