Metals, Heavy
Metals with high specific gravity, typically larger than 5. They have complex spectra, form colored salts and double salts, have a low electrode potential, are mainly amphoteric, yield weak bases and weak acids, and are oxidizing or reducing agents (From Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Year introduced: 1997
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Tree Number(s): D01.268.556, D01.552.544
MeSH Unique ID: D019216
Entry Terms:
- Heavy Metals
- Heavy Metal
- Metal, Heavy
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