Reclaiming military bases from tungsten takeover
Reclaiming military bases from tungsten takeover
Article from: Pollution Engineering
Article date: May 1, 2005
Author: Martin, James
Introduction
The Army has been using tungsten (periodic symbol: W) munitions since the 1990s, when the federal government determined that lead-based munitions posed environmental and human health issues--even when not propelled by gunpowder. However, tungsten small arms ammunition has recently been suspended due to production problems and, possibly, rising health and environmental issues.
Recent concerns have been raised over potential health hazards and increases in ground acidity at firing ranges that may have been caused by tungsten. Since lead residue was already present, accelerated corrosion of that lead could occur. This was of particular concern ...
If you need any more details of the above news and/or products, please visit Chinatungsten Online, or contact us directly.
Disclaimer: The article is only reflecting the opinions of the author. We have no responsibility to prove the originality and authenticity of the content, words and/or pictures. You readers should just take it as reference and check the details by yourselves. And the content is not a suggestion for investment decision. The investor takes his or her own risks if he or she operates accordingly. If you have any dissent about the contents above, please contact the relevant author, or the webmaster. We will try our best to assist the dealing of the related issues. Thanks for your visit and cooperation.
|
