Evaluation of some trace elements pollution in sediments of the Tigris River in Wasit Governorate, Iraq

• Published in: Baghdad Science Journal. Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 9 - 22
• Main Authors: Isa, Murtada Jar, العبيدي، باسم شاكر عبيد, Muslim, Rua Isa
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Arabic; English
• Published: Baghdad, Iraq University of Baghdad, College of Science for Women 01.03.2020; College of Science for Women, University of Baghdad
• Subjects: Contamination, Contamination factor, Mineralogy, Pollution load index, Trace elements; التلوث; الرواسب; العناصر النزرة; المياه

The main objectives of present study are to evaluate the trace elements pollution in the sediment of the Tigris River and drainage canals in Wasit Governorate, Iraq. Assessment of trace elements pollutants were conducted for 18 sediment samples collected in March 2017. Trace elements were analyzed i...