Abstract:The emission of residues has contributed immensely to the fact that man is susceptible and exposed to toxic chemical products, among them, arsenic. One of the main anthropic sources of arsenic in the world is mining, which can contribute to the contamination of soil, water, air, and food. An example of environmental arsenic contamination in Brazil occurs in the city of Paracatu - MG, due to the operation of a gold mine. Thus, the objectives of this study were: (i) to assess the physical-chemical parameters and… Show more
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