Arsenic toxic at low levels, ferrate oxidation is innovative approach to mediate
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - 09:49
in Biology & Nature
Although arsenic (As) occurs ubiquitously in the environment and has been used since its isolation in 1250 A.D in various fields such as medicine, metallurgy, agriculture and electronics, it is undoubtedly best known for its toxicity to both plants and animals. The toxic effects of arsenic in humans range from skin lesions to cancer of the brain, liver, kidney and stomach.