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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Air Cover

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Air

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 62 (2011): Issue 4 (December 2011)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-62-2011-2095 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 357 - 370
Published on: Dec 25, 2011
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
Benzo[a]pyrene,
GC,
LC,
oxidation,
photooxidation,
rural,
urban
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

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