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Evaluation of the Aquatic Toxicity and Fate of Brass Dust Using the Standard Aquatic Microcosm

Authors: Wayne G. Landis; Nancy A. Chester; Mark V. Haley; Dennis W. Johnson; William T. Muse Jr; CHEMICAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Abstract:
The impact of brass dust on a model aquatic ecosystem, the Standard Aquatic Microcosm (SAM), was investigated. Brass dust had dramatic effects on the interaction of trophic levels, community structure, and metabolism of nutrients. Copper was rapidly released from the dust material suspended in the water column. Brass dust has the potential to severely impact aquatic ecosystems. Keywords: Aquatic toxicology; Microcosm; Brass dust. (mjm)

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Technical rept. Sep 85-Oct 86
Pages: 24
Report Date: JUL 88
Report Number: A172002
Keywords relating to this report:
AQUATIC BIOLOGY
BRASS
COMMUNITIES
COPPER
DUST
ECOSYSTEMS
IMPACT
INTERACTIONS
MALNUTRITION
MATERIALS
METABOLISM
NUTRIENTS
TOXICOLOGY
WATER
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