Study of Cr+6 behavior in three agricultural soils

Chromium is a heavy metal widely used in industry. Its two most stable oxidation states are Cr+3 and Cr+6. Cr+3 is less soluble and remains adsorbed or precipitated in soils, meanwhile Cr+6 is soluble and also a high toxic specie for living organisms. In natural environments, Cr+3 is the most common...

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Main Authors: Pradas A. E., Lobo M. C., Gil-Díaz M., Pérez-Sanz A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2013-04-01
Series:E3S Web of Conferences
Subjects:
pH
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20130108008