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Heavy Metal Pollution
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Mind Map on Heavy Metal Pollution, created by rhianbritto on 06/17/2013.
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Heavy Metal Pollution
Properties
Bio-acc
Bio-mag
Synergystic
cadmium and zinc
control by increasing pH
most heavy metals are more soluble at low pH
Lead
Sources
water pipes can dissolve drinking water
petrol - can be inhaled
paint - inhaled as dust or fumes
lead dust in industry can be inhaled or dissolved in sweat
Controls
in some countries, lead isn't used in water pipes, petrol or paints
lead dust is removed by filters
respirators are worn
regular blood tests
Mercury
all mercury compounds are toxic
some are absorbed into the body
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