Handbook on the toxicology of metals
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Handbook on the toxicology of metals
Elsevier, 1986
2nd ed
- : set
- 1 : General aspects
- 2 : Specific metals
Available at 35 libraries
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1: General aspects491.59||1||12270161611,
2: Specific metals491.59||1||22270161629 -
Okayama University Institute of Plant Science and Resources Branch Library
1: General aspects280/59205000194699
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Includes bibliographies and index
Description and Table of Contents
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1 : General aspects ISBN 9780444904133
Description
This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive review of the biological effects of metals that are relevant for an understanding and evaluationof their toxicity. It is divided into 2 parts, the first of which deals with general aspects of metal toxicity; the second part comprises 28 chapters each dealing with a specific metal. The handbook provides easy assess to basic toxicological data as well as in-depth treatment of this information. A large number of references are included for those in search of more detailed information.
Table of Contents
Preface. Chapter 1. Introduction. General aspects on the toxicology of metals. Chapter 2. General chemistry of metals. Chapter 3. Sampling and analytical methods. Chapter 4. Sources transport and transformation of metals in the environment. Chapter 5. Routes of exposure, dose and metabolism of metals. Chapter 6. Effects - General principles underlying the toxic action of metals. Chapter 7. General consideration of dose-effect and dose-response relationships. Chapter 8. Factors influencing effects and dose-response relationships of metals. Chapter 9. Epidemiological methods for assessing dose-response and dose- effect relationships. Chapter 10. General aspects of the prevention of metal poisoning. Chapter 11. General aspects of and specific data on ecological effects of metals. Chapter 12. Risk assessment. Chapter 13. Diagnosis and treatment of metal poisoning - general aspects. Chapter 14. Mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of metals. Chapter 15. Reproductive and developmental effects of metals. Subject Index.
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2 : Specific metals ISBN 9780444904423
Description
This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive review of the biological effects of metals that are relevant for an understanding and evaluationof their toxicity. It is divided into 2 parts, the first of which deals with general aspects of metal toxicity; the second part comprises 28 chapters each dealing with a specific metal. The handbook provides easy assess to basic toxicological data as well as in-depth treatment of this information. A large number of references are included for those in search of more detailed information.
Table of Contents
Preface. Introduction. Specific metals. Chapter 1. Aluminum. Chapter 2. Antimony. Chapter 3. Arsenic. Chapter 4. Barium. Chapter 5. Beryllium. Chapter 6. Bismuth. Chapter 7. Cadmium. Chapter 8. Chromium. Chapter 9. Cobalt. Chapter 10. Copper. Chapter 11. Germanium. Chapter 12. Indium. Chapter 13. Iron. Chapter 14. Lead. Chapter 15. Manganese. Chapter 16. Mercury. Chapter 17. Molybdenum. Chapter 18. Nickel. Chapter 19. Selenium. Chapter 20. Silver. Chapter 21. Tellurium. Chapter 22. Thallium. Chapter 23. Tin. Chapter 24. Titanium. Chapter 25. Tungsten. Chapter 26. Uranium. Chapter 27. Vanadium. Chapter 28. Zinc. Subject Index.
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