- Arsenic - Wikipedia
The primary use of arsenic is in alloys of lead (for example, in car batteries and ammunition) Arsenic is also a common n-type dopant in semiconductor electronic devices, and a component of the III–V compound semiconductor gallium arsenide
- Arsenic | Definition, Symbol, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Arsenic, a chemical element in the nitrogen group (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table), existing in both gray and yellow crystalline forms Its chemical symbol is As, and it was first clearly identified as a free substance in 1649 by German pharmacist Johann Schroeder
- Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Arsenic poisoning occurs most often in major areas of agriculture and industrialization Arsenic poisoning can cause serious complications and even death if not treated immediately
- Arsenic - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the groundwater of several countries Arsenic is highly toxic in its inorganic form Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic
- Arsenic | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed in the Earth’s crust It is found in water, air, food, and soil Exposure to arsenic affects human health
- Arsenic: A centuries-old poison
What is arsenic? Arsenic is a natural element found in water, soil, and air It is a metalloid with properties of metals and nonmetals It exists in organic and inorganic forms Arsenic compounds are found in some pharmaceuticals, commercial, and industrial products
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- ARSENIC
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element widely distributed in the earth’s crust In the environment, arsenic is combined with oxygen, chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds
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