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. 1961 Aug 18;134(3477):474-5.
doi: 10.1126/science.134.3477.474.

Benzpyrenes in Soil

M Blumer

Benzpyrenes in Soil

M Blumer. Science. .

Abstract

Benzpyrenes appear to be common and fairly abundant constituents of soils. Both the carcinogenic 3,4-benzpyrene and its inactive 1,2-isomer have been detected spectroscopically in extracts of soils from rural areas of the eastern United States.

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