Arsenic - Wikipedia
WEBArsenic is a chemical element; it has symbol As and atomic number 33. Arsenic occurs in many minerals, usually in combination with sulfur and metals, but also as a pure elemental crystal. Arsenic is a notoriously toxic metalloid. It has various allotropes, but only the grey form, which has a metallic appearance, is important to industry.
Arsenic Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Healthline
WEBMay 24, 2017 · 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)
WEBDec 7, 2022 · Arsenic is one of WHO’s 10 chemicals of major public health concern. WHO’s work to reduce arsenic exposure includes setting guideline values, reviewing evidence and providing risk management recommendations. WHO publishes a guideline value for arsenic in its Guidelines for drinking-water quality. The Guidelines are …
Arsenic | Definition, Symbol, Uses, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 20, 2024 · 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 …
Arsenic poisoning - Wikipedia
WEBArsenic poisoning (or arsenicosis) is a medical condition that occurs due to elevated levels of arsenic in the body. If arsenic poisoning occurs over a brief period of time, symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, encephalopathy, …
Arsenic Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
WEBArsenic poisoning can occur when you take in high levels of arsenic. Drinking contaminated water causes most cases. Symptoms of immediate arsenic poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Arsenic - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table
WEBElement Arsenic (As), Group 15, Atomic Number 33, p-block, Mass 74.922. Sources, facts, uses, scarcity (SRI), podcasts, alchemical symbols, videos and images. Jump to main content
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Arsenic
WEBNov 13, 2023 · 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.
Arsenic Factsheet | National Biomonitoring Program | CDC
WEBLevels of Arsenic in the U.S. Population. In the Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals (Fourth Report), CDC scientists measured total arsenic, and seven different forms (or species) of arsenic.
Arsenic | NIOSH | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBArsenic (As) is a white to gray, brittle solid. It occurs naturally in water and soil. Arsenic can be harmful to the eyes, skin, liver, kidneys, lungs, and lymphatic system. Exposure to arsenic can also cause cancer. Workers may be harmed from exposure to arsenic.
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