Investigation of Some Factors in the Biochemical Conversion of Mercury Pollutants to Toxic Methyl-Mercury Effected by Micro-Organisms in a Marine Sediment
Abstract
The aim of the investigation was to find some of the factors involved in the conversion of mercury pollutants to toxic methyl-mercury by microorganisms in marine sediments. Research resulted in the definition of the two primary problems: modeling and analysis. - A successful modeling technique was then developed, after restrictions in design were found desirable. A successful analytical technique, which had not been applied as such to biological samples, was developed and used with good results. - These two solutions were then combined in an investigation of the conversion factors: Pollutant type and level; Conversion time; Movement of water over the sediment (removal of Me-Hg produced); Chelation; Eutrophication; and Oxygen content of the water above the sediment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0749674
Entities
People
- Michael Mckinney
Organizations
- United States Naval Academy