Evolution of trace metal concentrations in the Scheldt estuary (1978-1995). A comparison with estuarine and ocean levels

Hydrobiologia

Volumn 366, Issue 1-3, 1997, Pages 157-167

  Baeyens, Willy ^a  

^a FREE UNIVERSITY OF BRUSSELS   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Comparison; Dissolved; History; Particulate; Scheldt estuary; Trace metals

Indexed keywords

CHEMICAL POLLUTANT; COMPARATIVE STUDY; ESTUARINE CHEMISTRY; TRACE METAL;

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EID: 0031349856     PISSN: 00188158     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1003136613574     Document Type: Article

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