Concept information

Preferred term

arsenic  

Definition

  • A toxic metalloid element, existing in several allotropic forms, that occurs principally in realgar and orpiment and as the free element. It is used in transistors, lead-based alloys, and high temperature brasses.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/567

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