Determination of lithogenic and anthropogenic contribution of heavy metals to the sediments of elsa river (Italy)

Samples of sediments vere collected along the main stream of the El sa river (Italy), and analyzed for Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. By the difference in distri bution patterns, two main groups of metals can be distinguished which should correspond to...

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Published inEnvironmental technology letters Vol. 4; no. 3; pp. 145 - 148
Main Authors Plccardi, Giovanni, Cerofolini, Carlo, Martini, Marino
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.01.1983
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Summary:Samples of sediments vere collected along the main stream of the El sa river (Italy), and analyzed for Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Cr, Cu, Zn, Cd, and Pb by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. By the difference in distri bution patterns, two main groups of metals can be distinguished which should correspond to different origins: from metamorphic limestones and serpentinites, and from industrial pollution.
ISSN:0143-2060
DOI:10.1080/09593338309384185