The arsenic fingerprint: ancient and contemporary uses of a dangerous element

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https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v18i36.339

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arsenic, history, applications

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Among all the elements contained in the periodic table, arsenic is one of the most popular elements, as its name and symbol are quite well-known. Additionally, it carries a negative perception since it is commonly associated with adverse effects on people's health and the environment. However, throughout human history, arsenic has been used for several and contrasting purposes, including the production of medicines to combat different diseases and ailments, as well as a chemical warfare agent. This article aims to highlight some of the most distinctive uses of arsenic throughout history, with the purpose of providing an overview of the changing role it has played from ancient times to the present

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2024-10-02

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Loredo Portales, R., Del Rio Salas, R. E., Moreno Rodriguez, V., Cruz Avalos, A. M., & Ramos Perez, D. (2024). The arsenic fingerprint: ancient and contemporary uses of a dangerous element . EPISTEMUS, 18(36), e3609339. https://doi.org/10.36790/epistemus.v18i36.339

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