Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2012
Volume: 7
Issue: 7
Page No. 349 - 353

Analysis of Heavy Metal Concentration in the Vicinity of a Landfill Site

Authors : Zaini Sakawi, S.A. Sharifah Mastura, Mohd Rozaimi Ariffin, Lukman Ismail and Othman Jaafar

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