A study of arsenic and chromium contamination in sediments of freshwater bodies
Arsenic (As) is generally known for its toxicity while chromium (Cr) in an appropriate amount is an essential element to man and becomes quite toxic in excessive amount. Anthropogenic activities such as industrialization, agricultural and urbanization have led to the contamination by toxic elements...
Main Authors: | , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Published: |
Elsevier
2009
|
Subjects: |