Study of spatiotemporal variation of atmospheric mercury and its human exposure around an integrated steel plant, India

Mercury release by coal combustion has been significantly increased in India. Mercury content in coal has been analyzed to 0.272 ppm by Central Pollution Control Board. Toxicological effects of elemental Hg (Hg<sup>0</sup>) exposure include respiratory and renal failures,...

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Main Authors: S. Pervez, A. Koshle, Y. Pervez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2010-06-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/10/5535/2010/acp-10-5535-2010.pdf