what is its toxicity?
Assumed to be highly toxic or damaging to the environment.
Heavy metals
assumed to be highly toxic or damaging to the environment.
what are heavy metals? Metals with relatively high densities and atomic weights. what is its biological role? Period 4 heavy metals are required for certain biological processes. what are its uses? Iron accounts for 90% of all refined metals and platinum accounts for 20% of all consumer goods. what are the exposure sources? Mining and industrial wastes, vehicle emissions, etc. what is the origin and use of the term? Heaviness was noticed in prehistory and early use of the term "heavy metal" dates from 1817. who was behind its discovery? UNANSWERABLE
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Heavy metals [SEP] Toxicity
Heavy metals are often assumed to be highly toxic or damaging to the environment. Some are, while certain others are toxic only if taken in excess or encountered in certain forms.