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Exposure to higher than average levels of arsenic occurs mostly in the workplace, near hazardous waste sites, or in areas with high natural levels. At high levels, inorganic arsenic can cause death. Exposure to lower levels for a long time can cause a discoloration of the skin and the appearance of small corns or warts.
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Arsenic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arsenic (pronounced /ˈɑrsnɪk/ , ARS -nik ; also /ɑrˈsɛnɪk/ , ar- SEN -ik when attributive) is the chemical element that has the symbol As and atomic number 33. Arse...
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This WebElements periodic table page contains Essential information for the element arsenic ... Brief description: elemental arsenic occurs in two solid modifications: yellow, and grey or metallic, with specific gravities of 1.97, and 5.73, respectively. The element is a steel grey, very brittle, crystalline,
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www.webelements.com/arsenic/
www.webelements.com/arsenic/
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EPA compendium of research related to determining safe levels and setting new standard ... Arsenic Rule at a Glance ... Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices.
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www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic/index.html
www.epa.gov/safewater/arsenic/index.html
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The Element Arsenic - Basic Physical and Historical Information ... The Element Arsenic; [Click for Isotope Data] ... Arsenic and its compounds are poisonous. They have been used to make rat poison and some insecticides. Small amounts of arsenic are added to germanium to make transistors. Gallium arsenide (GaAs) can produce...
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Arsenic is a natural element found in soil and minerals. Arsenic compounds are used to preserve wood, as pesticides, and in some industries. Arsenic can get into air, water, and the ground from wind-blown dust. It may also get into water from runoff.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arsenic.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arsenic.html
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Comprehensive information for the element Arsenic – As is provided by this page including scores of properties, element names in many languages, most known nuclides and technical terms are linked to their definitions. ... Overview of Arsenic...
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environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/As.html
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This Digest is a faithful summary of the leading scientific consensus report produced in 2001 by the International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS): 'Environmental Health Criteria for Arsenic and Arsenic Compounds (EHC 224)' ... Context - Arsenic is a poisonous substance, which is released both from certain human...
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www.greenfacts.org/en/arsenic/index.htm
www.greenfacts.org/en/arsenic/index.htm
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