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      Toxicity of metals

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      Toxicity of metals book

      Toxicity of metals

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      Toxicity of metals book

      ByGi-Wook Hwang
      BookLu's Basic Toxicology

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      Edition 7th Edition
      First Published 2017
      Imprint CRC Press
      Pages 25
      eBook ISBN 9780429225451
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      ABSTRACT

      Metals are a unique class of toxicants that occur naturally and persist in nature, but their chemical forms may be changed because of physicochemical, biological, or anthropogenic activities. Their toxicity may be markedly altered as these elements assume different chemical forms. Most metals are of value to humans because of their varied use in industry, agriculture, or medicine. Some are essential elements, required in various biochemical/physiological functions. On the other hand, others may pose health hazards to the public because of their presence in food, water, or air, and to workers engaged in mining, smelting, and a variety of industrial activities.

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