Speciation of metals in natural waters
<p/> <p>The form or speciation of a metal in natural waters can change its kinetic and thermodynamic properties. For example, Cu(II) in the free ionic form is toxic to phytoplankton, while copper complexed to organic ligands is not toxic. The form of a metal in solution can also change i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-09-01
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| Series: | Geochemical Transactions |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1467-4866-2-57 |