- Arsenic - Wikipedia
The primary use of arsenic is in alloys of lead (for example, in car batteries and ammunition) Arsenic is also a common n-type dopant in semiconductor electronic devices, and a component of the III–V compound semiconductor gallium arsenide
- Arsenic Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
Learn more about arsenic poisoning, including symptoms to look out for, the most common causes, and how to treat it
- Arsenic - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Arsenic is naturally present at high levels in the groundwater of several countries Arsenic is highly toxic in its inorganic form Contaminated water used for drinking, food preparation and irrigation of food crops poses the greatest threat to public health from arsenic
- Arsenic | Definition, Symbol, Uses, Facts | Britannica
Arsenic, a chemical element in the nitrogen group (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table), existing in both gray and yellow crystalline forms Its chemical symbol is As, and it was first clearly identified as a free substance in 1649 by German pharmacist Johann Schroeder
- Arsenic | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that is widely distributed in the Earth’s crust It is found in water, air, food, and soil Exposure to arsenic affects human health
- Clinician Brief: Arsenic | Environmental Health and Medicine . . .
Arsenic is usually found in the environment combined with other elements and is commonly classified as inorganic or organic arsenic Most inorganic and organic arsenic compounds are white or colorless powders that do not evaporate They have no smell, and most have no particular taste
- Arsenic toxicity: sources, pathophysiology and mechanism - PMC
Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that poses a significant threat to human health due to its widespread presence in the environment, affecting millions worldwide Sources of arsenic exposure are diverse, stemming from mining activities,
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