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Cadmium
E. C. . Ed(S): Foulkes
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Paperback. Editor(s): Foulkes, E. C. Series: Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology. Num Pages: 414 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG; MQP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 21. Weight in Grams: 720.
The toxic properties of cadmium compounds have been well recognized in many species. There is little evidence to suggest a physiologic role for the metal. Rather, because of its long biologic half-life, cadmium acts as a cumulative poison, and even at quite low ambient concentrations, it can accumulate in mammals to values not insignificant in terms of critical toxic levels. The problem of cadmium toxicity has become especially important, as cadmium concentrations in the environment have begun to rise owing to a variety of human activities such as mining, the metallurgical industry, coal combustion, and the use of cadmium-containing fertilizers. ... Read more
The toxic properties of cadmium compounds have been well recognized in many species. There is little evidence to suggest a physiologic role for the metal. Rather, because of its long biologic half-life, cadmium acts as a cumulative poison, and even at quite low ambient concentrations, it can accumulate in mammals to values not insignificant in terms of critical toxic levels. The problem of cadmium toxicity has become especially important, as cadmium concentrations in the environment have begun to rise owing to a variety of human activities such as mining, the metallurgical industry, coal combustion, and the use of cadmium-containing fertilizers. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
414
Condition
New
Series
Handbook of Experimental Pharmacology
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642708589
SKU
V9783642708589
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99-15
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