Metal Biogeochemistry in Surface-Water Systems - A Review of Principles and Concepts: Usgs Circular 1013 (Paperback)

Metals are ubiquitous in natural surface-water systems, both as dissolved constituents and as particulate constituents. Although concentrations of many metals are generally very low (hence the common term 'trace metals'), their effects on the water quality and the biota of surfacewater systems are likely to be substantial. Biogeochemical partitioning of metals results in a diversity of forms, including hydrated or 'free' ions, colloids, precipitates, adsorbed phases, and various coordination complexes with dissolved organic and inorganic ligands. Much research has been dedicated to answering questions about the complexities of metal behavior and effects in aquatic systems. Voluminous literature on the subject has been produced. This paper synthesizes the findings of aquatic metal studies and describes some general concepts that emerge from such a synthesis. Emphasis is on sources, occurrence, partitioning, transport, and biological interactions of metals in freshwater systems of North America.

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Imprint:	Bibliogov
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	May 2013
Authors:	John F. Elder
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	54
ISBN-13:	978-1-287-17600-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General
LSN:	1-287-17600-3
Barcode:	9781287176008

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