MERCURY IN THE SEDIMENT OF PELOTAS RIVER BASIN, BRAZIL

ABSTRACT Many studies have determined the concentration of trace elements in river sediments in Brazil. Notwithstanding, mercury assessments are scarce, especially because of exclusive extraction techniques and expensive analysis techniques. Still, this element is known for its toxicity, persistence...

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Published in:Engenharia Agrícola 2018-01, Vol.38 (1), p.117-123
Main Authors: Remor, Marcelo B., Sampaio, Silvio C., Model, Kathleen J., Falco, Thais D., Prudente, Victor H. R.
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