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Potential Use of Environmental Isotopes in Pollutant Migration Studies

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 58 (2007): Issue 2 (June 2007)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10004-007-0015-5 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian
Page range: 251 - 262
Published on: Jun 11, 2007
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
biodegradation,
coal mining,
nitrate,
nitrogen,
organic contaminants,
stable isotopes,
sulphur
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

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