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Natural Chemicals in Sediments

by Sharon Mason and James Dragun, Dragun Corporation, Farmington Hills, Michigan
U.S. $39.95, 1996, 204pp. ISBN: 1-884940-04-8

In order to assess the magnitude of contamination to wetland or coastal areas you need to establish
background concentrations for the chemicals in question. Natural Chemicals in sediments is a
comprehensive reference text that provides regional background data for "naturally" occurring organic
and inorganic chemicals in sediments.

An invaluable reference tool for hydrogeologists, geologists, civil engineers, environmental scientists,
toxicologists and biologists who must identify and determine the significance of chemicals analysis of
sediments. This book will be useful in the preparation of environmental impact assessments, toxicity
studies, bioassays, risk assessments, and remediation plans.

It is the primary purpose of this book to present background data to aid in the assessment of
contamination of sediments. The sediments that are discussed in this book refer to the loose,
unconsolidated layers of sediment transported and deposited by water.

This book is designed to be an easy-to-read quick reference book. This book introduces and discusses
basic principles of sedimentology.

Ordering Information

Table of Contents

Part One: Introduction to Sediments

Introduction

What is a Sediment?

The Sedimentary Cycle

Transport of Sediments

Texture of Sediments

Mineralogical and Organic Composition of Sediments, Inorganic Chemicals in Sediments

Establishment of Background Concentrations

Background Concentrations of Inorganic and Organic Chemicals in Sediments

Reference Notes for Tables

References

Part Two: Inorganic Sediment Tables

Part Three: Organic Sediment Tables

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