Toxicants in Aqueous Ecosystems: A Guide for the Analytical and Environmental Chemist
Author:   T.R. Crompton
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Edition:   2007 ed.
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9783540357384


Pages:   456
Publication Date:   01 December 2006
Format:   Hardback
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Toxicants in Aqueous Ecosystems: A Guide for the Analytical and Environmental Chemist


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It is becoming increasingly realised that the oceans and rivers, in particular, are not unlimited reservoir into which waste can be dumped and that control of these emissions is necessary if complete destruction of the environment is to be avoided. T. R. Crompton has drawn together up-to-date information on these issues and on the relevant analytical methods needed by all experts active in environmental protection and toxicology.

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Author:   T.R. Crompton
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2007 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.875kg
ISBN:  

9783540357384


ISBN 10:   3540357386
Pages:   456
Publication Date:   01 December 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Analysis of Fish.- Analysis of Invertebrates.- Analysis of Water Plant Life.- Pollution Levels in the Aqueous Environment.- Quantitative Toxicity Data for Cations in Fish and Invertebrates.- Qualitative Toxicity Data for Organic Compounds in Fish and Invertebrates.- Qualitative Toxicity Data for Organometallic Compounds, Fish and Invertebrates.- Effect of Toxicants on Phytoplankton, Algae and Weeds.- Toxicity Index (LC50), Mean (Sx) and Percentile (S95) Concentrations of Toxicants.- Evaluating Toxicity via Water Analysis.- Toxicity Evaluation Based on Animal Tissue Analysis.

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From the reviews: In the course of 11 chapters in 450 pages with 134 tables and eight appendixes, Crompton provides an abundance of useful information. ... The results from the literature cover all the major components of the aquatic ecosystem: water, sediment, fish, invertebrates, and plant life. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals. (D. A. Vaccari, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (11), August, 2007)


From the reviews: In the course of 11 chapters in 450 pages with 134 tables and eight appendixes, Crompton provides an abundance of useful information. ... The results from the literature cover all the major components of the aquatic ecosystem: water, sediment, fish, invertebrates, and plant life. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals. (D. A. Vaccari, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (11), August, 2007)


From the reviews: <p> In the course of 11 chapters in 450 pages with 134 tables and eight appendixes, Crompton provides an abundance of useful information. a ] The results from the literature cover all the major components of the aquatic ecosystem: water, sediment, fish, invertebrates, and plant life. a ] Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals. (D. A. Vaccari, CHOICE, Vol. 44 (11), August, 2007)


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