Development of analytical methods for ultra-trace determination of total mercury and methyl mercury in natural water and peat soil samples for environmental monitoring

Abstract Mercury is a global pollutant that accumulates easily in forest soils, even in remote areas. Mercury accumulated in soils can be subsequently released into surface waters causing an increased eco-toxicological and human health risk. The most toxic form of mercury to humans and wildlife is m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pietilä, H. (Heidi)
Other Authors: Perämäki, P. (Paavo)
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Oulun yliopisto 2014
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Online Access:http://urn.fi/urn:isbn:9789526206202
http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:9789526206202