Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry
2nd Edition
Published on 14. July 2005
480 pages
978-0-203-02538-3 (ISBN)
Description
Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry, Second Edition provides a theoretical basis for the behavior and biological effects of natural chemical entities and contaminants in natural systems, concluding with a practical focus on risk assessment and the environmental management of chemicals. The text uses molecular properties such as pola
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Baton Rouge
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Undergraduate students and instructors in environmental chemistry and environmental toxicology, environmental professionals
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
167 s/w Abbildungen, 82 s/w Tabellen
167 b/w images and 82 tables
File size
14,18 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-203-02538-3 (9780203025383)
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Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry
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07/2005
2nd Edition
CRC Press
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Person
Des W. Connell (Griffith University, Queensland, Australia)
Content
PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
The Role and Importance of Environmental Chemistry
BASIC PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Bonds and Molecules: Their Influence on Physical-Chemical Properties in the Environment
Environmental Transformation and Degradation Processes
Environmental Toxicology
CONTAMINANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Dioxins
Synthetic Polymers: Plastics, Elastomers and Synthetic Fibers
Pesticides
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Soaps and Detergents
Metals in the Environment
PROCESSES IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution
Chemistry of Natural Waters and Water Pollution
Soil Contamination
Distribution of Chemicals in the Environment
Genotoxicity: The Action of Environmental Chemicals on Genetic Material
MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Monitoring of Chemicals in the Environment
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Due to Exposure to Chemicals
The Role and Importance of Environmental Chemistry
BASIC PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Bonds and Molecules: Their Influence on Physical-Chemical Properties in the Environment
Environmental Transformation and Degradation Processes
Environmental Toxicology
CONTAMINANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Dioxins
Synthetic Polymers: Plastics, Elastomers and Synthetic Fibers
Pesticides
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Soaps and Detergents
Metals in the Environment
PROCESSES IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution
Chemistry of Natural Waters and Water Pollution
Soil Contamination
Distribution of Chemicals in the Environment
Genotoxicity: The Action of Environmental Chemicals on Genetic Material
MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
Monitoring of Chemicals in the Environment
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Due to Exposure to Chemicals
