No matter how careful we are at using metals in industrial processes, some level of human exposure is unavoidable. Countless metals are obtained through mining and smelting activities that amplify their distribution throughout the environment. Applications of metals in industry, medicine, and agriculture have increased our exposure. These metals are not merely an occupational hazard for those working with them-they affect consumers and anyone exposed through environmental contamination. Even worse, they cannot be destroyed and are thus non-biodegradable. The blades we use, the pots and pans we cook with, children's face paint, and facial makeup contain toxic metals. Toxic heavy metals are also found in cigarettes, gourmet foods such as seasonings, fish, and chocolates. When you sprinkle a dish with Himalayan sea salt, you may end up ingesting toxic metals such as arsenic, cadmium and lead.
Author(s): Nichole Coleman, Phd
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 196
The Toxicology of Essential and Nonessential Metals
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Contents
Preface
Part 1 Introduction to Toxic Metals
Chapter 1 Introduction to Toxic Metals
Chapter 2 Factors Influencing the Toxicity of Metals
Chapter 3 Phytoremediation
Chapter 4 Electrolytes
Chapter 5 Magnesium Silicates
Part 2 Essential Trace Metal with the Potential for Toxicity
Chapter 6 Iron
Chapter 7 Cobalt
Chapter 8 Copper
Chapter 9 Zinc Toxicology
Part 3 Metal Used in Medicine with a Potential for Toxicity
Chapter 10 Lithium
Chapter 11 Aluminum
Chapter 12 Platinum
Chapter 13 Titanium
Chapter 14 Gold
Chapter 15 Tellurium
Part 4 Toxic Metals
Chapter 16 Arsenic
Chapter 17 Beryllium
Chapter 18 Cadmium
Chapter 19 Lead
Chapter 20 Mercury
Chapter 21 Thorium
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