After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Biochemical Effects of Mercury 2. Toxic Effects of Mercury 3. Remedial Measures. Biochemical Effects of Mercury: Mercury (Hg) is a well-known toxic metal which came to the limelight after the incidence of “Minamata disease” in 1953-60 in Japan. A total of 111 cases of mercury-poisoning were reported among people who had [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Distribution of Lead 2. Emissions of Lead 3. Toxicity 4. Transformation 5. Biochemical Effects. Contents: Distribution of Lead Emissions of Lead Toxicity of Lead Transformation of Lead Biochemical Effects of Lead 1. Distribution of Lead: Lead (Pb) is widely distributed in the rocks and soils of the earth's crust, although the [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Ores of Chromium 2. Sources of Chromium 3. Toxicity. Ores of Chromium: The major Chromium ore is Chromite, FeOCr2O3, from which Ferro-Chrom alloys and Chromium metal are obtained. Chromium is used in tanning industry and in corrosion protection in steel. Treatment of steel with CrO4-2 may form an oxide film on [...]