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Metal speciation and toxicity

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Abstract

In polluted waters the toxicity of heavy metals to aquatic plants and animals depends on their physicochemical form (ie speciation). For example, copper ions are very toxic while copper bound to natural organic matter is innocuous. However, while measurements of total metal concentrations can usually be obtained, it is not always easy to measure just the toxic form.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)791-796
Number of pages6
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume25
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 1989
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation

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