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Copper in Drinking Water (2000)
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National Research Council. "Front Matter." Copper in Drinking Water . Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000. 1. Print.

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Copper in Drinking Water

Contents

 

  

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  

1

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INTRODUCTION

  

9
   

Chemical and Physical Properties

  

11
   

Sources of Copper in Drinking Water

  

12
   

Committee's Approach to Its Charge

  

12
   

Structure of the Report

  

13
   

References

  

14

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PHYSIOLOGICAL ROLE OF COPPER

  

16
   

Essentiality

  

16
   

Biochemistry and Physiology

  

17
   

Factors Affecting Bioavailability

  

21
   

Conclusions

  

26
   

Recommendations

  

26
   

References

  

27

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HEALTH EFFECTS OF COPPER DEFICIENCIES

  

33
   

Teratogenesis of Copper Deficiency

  

33
   

Health Effects of Copper Deficiencies in Adults

  

42
   

Conclusions

  

43
   

References

  

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