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Environmental Chemistry is a relatively young science. Interest in this subject, however, is growing very rapidly and, although no agreement has been reached as yet about the exact content and limits of this interdisciplinary subject, there appears to be increasing interest in seeing environmental topics which are based on chemistry embodied in this subject. One of the first objectives of Environ­ mental Chemistry must be the study of the environment and of natural chemical processes which occur in the environment. A major purpose of this series on Environmental Chemistry, therefore, is to present a reasonably uniform view of various aspects of the chemistry of the environment and chemical reactions occuring in the environment. The industrial activities of man have given a new dimension to Environ­ mental Chemistry. We have now synthesized and described over five million chemical compounds and chemical industry produces about one hundred and fifty million tons of synthetic chemicals annually. We ship billions of tons of oil per year and through mining operations and other geophysical modifications, large quantities of inorganic and organic materials are released from their natural deposits. Cities and metropolitan areas of up to 15 million inhabitants produce large quantities ofwaste in relatively small and confined areas. Much of the chemical products and was te products of modern society are released into the environment either during production, storage, transport, use or ultimate disposal. These released materials participate in natural cycles and reactions and frequently lead to interference and disturbance of natural systems.

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Author:   N.T. de Oude ,  F. Balk ,  J.G. Batelaan ,  J.G. Blumberg
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Volume:   3 / 3F
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.646kg
ISBN:  

9783662149836

ISBN 10:   3662149834
Pages:   406
Publication Date:   20 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Anionic Surfactants.- The Environmental Chemistry, Fate and Effects of Nonionic Surfactants.- Quaternary Ammonium Surfactants.- Phosphate.- Zeolites.- Citrate.- EDTA—Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid.- Environmental Properties and Safety Assessment of Organic Phosphonates Used for Detergent and Water Treatment Applications.- Perborate.- TAED—Tetraacetylethylenediamine.- Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).- Polymeric Materials, Polycarboxylates.- Fluorescent Whitening Agents.- Anthropogenic Silicates.- Silicones.

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