Effect of short-term resuspension events on the oxidation of cadmium, lead, and zinc sulfide phases in anoxic estuarine sediments

Authors :: Simpson, Stuart L.
Apte, Simon C.
Batley, Graeme E.
Source :: Environmental Science & Technology. Nov 1, 2000, Vol. 34 Issue 21, p4533, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: This study examines metal sulfides stability to oxidation in seawater. The acid volatile sulfide/simultaneously extracted metals (AVS/SEM) theory is used to evaluate sediment quality to predict the absence of toxicity of Ca, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn.

Subjects :: Pollution control industry -- Research
Sediment, Suspended -- Research
Salts -- Research
Environmental issues
Science and technology

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