Arsenic trioxide (As2O3): properties, uses, history and safety Arsenic trioxide Arsenic trioxide (As2O3), also called white arsenic, is an industrial and medicinal compound containing arsenic in the +3 oxidation state. It is highly toxic and environmentally si…
Bioaccumulation Bioaccumulation is the process by which chemicals build up in organisms over time; it affects wildlife and human health and is distinct from biomagnification and bioconcentration.
Heavy metals: definitions, properties, uses and environmental impact Heavy metals Heavy metals are dense metallic elements or their compounds. This article explains definitions, physical and chemical properties, common examples, uses, environmental and health co…
