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Sulfate simulation of mercury methylation in freshwater sediments
- Source :
- Environmental Science & Technology. Nov, 1992, Vol. 26 Issue 11, p2281, 7 p.
- Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- The increase in the rates of of transformation of inorganic mercury to methylmercury due to an increase in sulfate levels in freshwater ecosystems is studied. Anoxic sediment slurries and lake water above above intact sediment cores were subjected to experimental additions of sulfate. The linkage between mercury methylation in freshwater sediments and sulfate reduction was established.
Details
- ISSN :
- 0013936X
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.13821267