A review of the source, behaviour and distribution of arsenic in natural waters
@article{Smedley2002ARO, title={A review of the source, behaviour and distribution of arsenic in natural waters}, author={Pauline L. Smedley and David G. Kinniburgh}, journal={Applied Geochemistry}, year={2002}, volume={17}, pages={517-568} }
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