RT Book, Section A1 Lewis, Richard A1 Kosnett, Michael J. A2 LaDou, Joseph A2 Harrison, Robert J. SR Print(0) ID 1104104793 T1 Metals T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment: Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 5e YR 2013 FD 2013 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071808156 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1104104793 RD 2024/03/28 AB The diverse physical properties of metals have resulted in their extensive use in industry. These naturally occurring materials have long been recognized for their ability to impart a variety of valuable characteristics to finished goods. Metals are used in the construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, glass, and other manufacturing industries. Metals are major sources of pigments and stabilizers for paints and plastics. Metals are also used as catalysts and intermediates in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Metals may be emitted as contaminants or by-products from industrial operations and power generation, and these have become the major sources of ongoing environmental contamination.