Heavy metalsDefinition (http://pollutantdeposition.defra.gov.uk/heavy_metals) A heavy metal is a member of an ill-defined subset of chemical elements that exhibit metallic properties. Many different definitions of the term heavy metal have been proposed, based on either density, atomic number, atomic weight, chemical properties or toxicity. (Defra) Preferred Units: N/A Scope Note:
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18-Oct-2012 Items having a keyword or observed-property relationship to this subject term - 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A High Load Hit List
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A High Loads summarised by ICES Zone
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A High Loads summarised by Region
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A Low Load Hit List
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A Low Loads summarised by ICES Zone
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft Annex 1A Low Loads summarised by Region
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft PARCOM Low Load Hit List
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft, PARCOM High Loads summarised by Region
- 1996 Hit Lists, Final Draft, PARCOM Low Loads summarised by Region
- An environmental assessment of mercury in mussels (Mytilus edulis L.) in the Mersey Estuary : final report
- Comparison of concentration values recorded for NMP locations with Annex 1A/OSPARCOM locations
- Continuous water quality monitoring results for the Carnon river
- Environmental monitoring of the Fal Estuary to support the Fal Swan study : final draft report
- Heavy metal contaminants in fish caught from the Mersey Estuary and inshore Liverpool Bay
- Heavy metals, polychlorinated biphenyl and organochlorine pesticide residues in European eels anguilla anguilla L. from Sussex rivers - appendices : draft : part II
- Investigation of Partitioning of Contaminants between Water and Sediment
- Monitoring of freshwaters for E.C. dangerous substances list 1 and list 2, 1990
- Technical and economic review of cement and lime process : a report to the Environment Agency
- The effect of ferric dosing of lakes on benthic invertebrates : first year report
- The impact of industrial discharges on metal levels in biota of the West Cumbrian coast - 1990
- The mobilization and release of mercury, copper, iron, manganese and selenium from contaminated sediment as a result of dredging : laboratory simulation studies : interim report to the National Rivers Authority Anglian Region
- The Paris commission 1995 survey : report for England and Wales by the Environment Agency
- Treatment processes for ferruginous discharges from disused coal workings : progress report for period April - June 1992
- Ullswater a general review and assessment of environmental and biological features
- Wheal Jane : a clear improvement
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