Metals in the Environment—Cd2 Sequestration by

Chemistry is all around us, and it really does make a difference 

With increased technology in agriculture and other industry, we are experiencing even greater heavy metal pollution in the environment. To help clean up these toxic substances, chemists are taking advantage of the natural detoxification mechanisms of both 

Integrated Approach to Coordination Chemistry An Inorganic Laboratory Guide. By Rosemary A. Marusak, Kate Doan, and Scott D. Cummings Copyright 2007 John Wiley Sons, Inc. 

EXPERIMENT 7.1 WHAT S IN THE WATER FLUORESCENCE DETECTION OF TRACE METAL IONS IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION2-7 

This experiment takes an investigative approach. Students need to become familiar with the theory and technique of fluorescence spectroscopy, solution preparation and experimental design. 

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