Trace Elements in Natural Waters

Brit Salbu Agricultural Univ. of Norway
Eiliv Steinnes Norwegian Univ. of Sci. & Tech

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Cat. #: 6304 ISBN: 0849363047 Publication Date: 11/8/1994 Number of Pages: 314

In natural waters, trace elements-especially metals-may be present in different physicochemical forms varying in size, charge, and density. Trace Elements in Natural Waters comprehensively covers the microchemical processes occurring in the water phase.

The book describes geological and biological interactions involving supply or removal of trace elements in the water phase. Analytical aspects are included, since sampling, pre-analysis handling, and methods of analysis strongly influence the quality of data. Different natural water systems are reviewed with respect to sources, concentration levels, and physicochemical forms of trace elements. Also, important fields of future research are investigated.

• Comprehensive treatise of trace elements in natural waters
• Outstanding international specialists contribute chapters on different aspects of the hydrological cycle
• Strongly emphasizes the importance of chemical speciation with respect to mobility and bioavailability
• Critically examines and evaluates sampling and fractionation techniques of trace elements in various water matrices
• Discusses the need for future research and suggests numerous possible research directions