Toxicity of Heavy Metals in Nature

Authors

  • Z. Kafka Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • J. Puncocharova Department of Environmental Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Abstract

A survey is given of heavy metals most frequently occurring in the environment, which are the main cause of its pollution. Attention is especially paid to potential penetration of heavy metals into the organism, their toxicity and affecting specific target organs. The sources of the environment contamination with particular heavy metals and their toxic effect on biotics are discussed.

Published

2002-08-15

How to Cite

Kafka, Z., & Puncocharova, J. (2002). Toxicity of Heavy Metals in Nature. Chemické Listy, 96(7). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2316

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