Environmental Pollution: Trace Metals and Metalloids in Soils and their Bioavailability

Alloway, Brian J.

This third edition of the book has been completely re-written, providing a wider scope and enhanced coverage. It covers the general principles of the natural occurrence, pollution sources, chemical analysis, soil chemical behaviour and soil-plant-animal relationships of heavy metals and metalloids, followed by a detailed coverage of 21 individual elements, including:  antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, gold, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silver, thallium, tin, tungsten, uranium, vanadium and zinc. The book is highly relevant for those involved in environmental science, soil science, geochemistry, agronomy, environmental health, and environmental engineering, including specialists responsible for the management and clean-up of contaminated land.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2012-07-18

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789400744691

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-4470-7

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 614