Science Inventory

PLATINUM-GROUP METALS

Citation:

PLATINUM-GROUP METALS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/1-77/040.

Description:

The document assembles, organizes, and evaluates all pertinent information (up to April 1976) about the effects on man and his environment that result either directly or indirectly from pollution by platinum-group metals: iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), rhodium (Rh) and ruthenium (Ru). The document describes physical and chemical properties, sources, measurement, and effects on plants, animals, and humans. The information presented is supported by references to the scientific literature, and the summary, conclusions and recommendations represent a consensus of the members of the Subcommittee.

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PLATINUM-GROUP METALS

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 29980