Environmental Soil Chemistry by Donald L. Sparks
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-- Provides students with both sound contemporary training in the basics of soil chemistry and applications to real-world environmental concerns -- Timely and comprehensive discussion of important concepts including: -- Sorption/desorption -- Oxidation-reduction of metals and organics -- Effects of acidic deposition and salinity on contaminant reactions -- Boxed sections focus on sample problems and explanations of key terms and parameters -- Extensive tables on elemental composition of soils, rocks and sediments, pesticide classes, inorganic minerals, and methods of decontaminating soils -- Clearly written for all students and professionals in environmental science and environmental engineering as well as soil science
