Application of simulated lung fluid analysis to characterize the influence of smelter activity on the respiratory bioaccessibility of nickel-bearing soils in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The city of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia has been labeled an “asthma hot spot” attributed to mining activity, prompting further investigation into toxic elements (Lee et al., 2006). Inhalation of nickel-bearing particles is a particular concern due to the presence of a nickel smelter 10km upwind...
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| Language: | en en |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1974/1300 |