- 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 Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
Arsenic poisoning, or arsenicosis, occurs after the ingestion or inhalation of high levels of arsenic Arsenic is a type of carcinogen that’s gray, silver, or white in color
- 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 | 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 can occur when you take in high levels of arsenic Drinking contaminated water causes most cases Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Long-term exposure can cause skin changes such as darkening and lesions Treatment may include the use of a chelating agent or bowel irrigation
- Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Safe Limits
Arsenic poisoning occurs as a result of industrial exposure, from contaminated wine or illegally distilled spirits, or in cases of malicious intent Read on to learn more about symptoms, treatment safe limits
- Arsenic and Your Health fact sheet
Arsenic is a known human carcinogen associated with skin, lung, bladder, kidney, and liver cancer 3 Long-term exposure to arsenic, even at lower levels, can increase the risk of other types of chronic disease 4
- Arsenic toxicity: sources, pathophysiology and mechanism - PMC
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that poses a significant threat to human health due to its widespread presence in the environment, affecting millions worldwide Sources of arsenic exposure are diverse, stemming from mining activities,
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