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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA200271

Entities

People

  • Dennis W. Johnson
  • Mark V. Haley
  • Nancy A. Chester
  • Wayne G. Landis
  • William T. Muse Jr.

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assays
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Communities
  • Data Analysis
  • Ecosystems
  • Engineering
  • Fatty Acids
  • Fish
  • Governments
  • Heavy Metals
  • Metabolism
  • Photosynthesis
  • Security
  • Standards
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering