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OF WORLD PROBLEMS

AND HUMAN POTENTIAL

  2. World problems
  3. Copper dust

Copper dust

Nature

The inhalation of dusts, fumes and mists of copper salts can cause congestion of the nasal and mucous membranes and ulceration of perforation of the nasal septum.

Broader

Metal dust and fumes
Unpresentable

Aggravated by

Copper as a pollutant
Unpresentable

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-beingSustainable Development Goal #15: Life on Land

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Fundamental sciences » Metallic elements and alloys
  • Geology » Soil
    • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    E4486
    DOCID
    11544860
    D7NID
    153390
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020