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Original Article

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Induced Hydroxyl Radical Formation in Copper Contaminated Household Drinking Water: Role of Bicarbonate Concentration

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Pages 901-905 | Received 28 Jun 2004, Accepted 28 Jun 2004, Published online: 16 Jul 2012

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