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Heavy Metals

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The Dictionary of Environmental Science and Engineering, Second Edition

HEAVY METALS

Included in this group are cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, nickel and zinc. All except iron, manganese and zinc have adverse effects on plants and animals in moderate to elevated concentrations. Soluble iron and manganese in water cause staining of plumbing fittings when oxidized.

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Heavy Metals from The Dictionary of Environmental Science and Engineering, Second Edition. ISBN: 0-203-93405-9. Published: 30-Oct-2007. ©2009 Taylor and Francis. All rights reserved.



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