Sources and Fates of Aquatic Pollutants
Author | : R. A. Hites |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 1987 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015014774916 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Sources and Fates of Aquatic Pollutants written by R. A. Hites and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines aquatic pollutants through a holistic approach in which the atmosphere, water, and sediment are considered interdependent compartments of an ecosystem. Four sections highlight air-water processes; water column processes; water-sediment processes; and case studies. Emphasizes the chemical and physical processes controlling solute behavior and fate in air and water. Integrates information on these processes into a systemwide picture of the cycling of inorganic and organic chemicals. Useful volume for both marine, atmospheric, and industrial chemists.