The heavy metal Chromium has several oxidation states but it occurs predominantly in two forms: trivalent (Cr3+) and hexavalent (Cr6+) states. Unlike trivalent chromium, the hexavalent form rarely exists naturally being originated by anthropogenic sources. Hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) is very often an issue in ecotoxicity studies for two main reasons: (i) due to its importance as a pollutant that threats especially aquatic ecosystems and (ii) due to its value as a reference toxicant in standard toxicity tests. Cr (VI) is used in industry (wood preservation, leather tanning, metal finishing,...
The heavy metal Chromium has several oxidation states but it occurs predominantly in two forms: trivalent (Cr3+) and hexavalent (Cr6+) states. Unlike ...