Vertical Distribution and Persistence of Heavy Metals in Soils from Inactive Mining Dumps in the Jiu Valley, Romania
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Page range: 99 - 109
Submitted on: May 30, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 8, 2026
Published on: Jun 27, 2026
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