Environmental chemistry

O.Neill, Peter ;

Environmental chemistry - 3rd Edition. - London ; New York : Blackie Academic & Professional, 1998. - viii, 278 p. ; illustrations ;

Includes index.

The oxygen-rich planet. History of the earth ; Oxygen --
Major elements found in living matter. Hydrogen ; Carbon ; Nitrogen ; Sulfur ; Phosphorus --
Major elements in the earth's crust. Silicon ; Iron ; Aluminum ; Calcium and magnesium ; Sodium and potassium --
Minor elements and environmental problems. Lead ; Mercury ; Zinc and calcium ; Uranium ; Radon ; Hazardous organic compounds --
Appendix. Chemical compound formation.

Environmental Chemistry provides an insight into the operation of chemical processes near the Earth's surface. New sections in this edition discuss the implications of nuclear power and endocrine disrupting organic chemicals.

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Environmental chemistry.
Inorganic compounds -- Environmental aspects.
Environmental geochemistry.

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