The chemistry and behaviour of antimony in the soil environment with comparisons to arsenic: a critical review.
This article provides a critical review of the environmental chemistry of inorganic antimony (Sb) in soils, comparing and contrasting findings with those of arsenic (As). Characteristics of the Sb soil system are reviewed, with an emphasis on speciation, sorption and phase associations, identifying differences between Sb and As behaviour. Knowledge gaps in environmentally relevant Sb data for soils are identified and discussed in terms of the limitations this imposes on understanding the fate, behaviour and risks associated with Sb in environmental soil systems, with particular reference to mobility and bioavailability.
Wilson
Susan C
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School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, NSW 2351, Australia. swilso24@une.edu.au
Lockwood
Peter V
PV
Ashley
Paul M
PM
Tighe
Matthew
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D000327:Adsorption; D000965:Antimony / Q000737:chemistry*; D001151:Arsenic / Q000737:chemistry*; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000737:chemistry*
D012989:Soil Pollutants; D000965:Antimony; D001151:Arsenic