Handbook of Dangerous Properties of Inorganic And Organic Substances in Industrial Wastes

by Ya. M. Grushko

Overview

A dangerous byproduct of industrial progress is often an increase of pollutants discharged into the environment. These pollutants are often harmful to plants and animals, including humans. They also damage buildings and architectural and cultural monuments. This handbook describes many of the important physico-chemical properties of inorganic and organic substances found in industrial wastes and describes their toxic effects on humans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367450311
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	09/11/2020
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I: Inorganic Substances 1. Preventive Measures Against Environmental Pollution by Industrial Wastes 2. Air Pollutants Part II: Organic Substances 3. Preventive Measures Against Environmental Pollution by Industrial Wastes 4. Air Pollutants

Editorial Reviews

The late Grushko (biology, Irkutsk State U., Russia) briefly lists air pollutants, their chemical and physical properties, what industrial processes produce them, and their biological effect on humans. The substances are presented taxonomically, and indexed by name. Translated from the Russian edition (no date noted). No subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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