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Characterization of PM10 samples from Vanderbijlpark in South Africa.
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Journal of Environmental Science & Health. Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering . Jan2013, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p99-107. 9p. 1 Color Photograph, 5 Charts, 3 Graphs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- In this study, mass concentrations and physico-chemical characteristics of suspended particulates of aerodynamic size 10 μm (PM10) were evaluated. A dual E-Sampler which combines the light scatter and the gravimetric filter methods was used. Sampling occurred between August and December 2009. Scanning Electron Microscope – Energy Dispersive Spectrometry (SEM-EDS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma 6000 were used for elemental and physical characterization. The highest daily average mass concentration measured was 0.03543 mg/m3 and was below the international and national daily limit of 0.150 mg/m3, as well as the strict Vaal Triangle regional standard of 0.075 μg/m3. Relatively high daily average mass concentrations were obtained during the winter period. Concentrations of evaluated heavy metals decreased in the following order: iron (Fe) > manganese (Mn) > zinc (Zn) > copper (Cu) > vanadium (V) > titanium (Ti) > nickel (Ni) > lead (Pb). Positive correlations were established between Zn and Pb (r = 0.916); Zn and Mn (r = 0.883); Zn and V (0.984); Zn and Ni (r = 0.877); Zn and Fe (r = 0.914), which suggests common sources. However, Zn and Ti (r = 0.522); Zn and Cu (0.781) were poorly correlated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10934529
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Environmental Science & Health. Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances & Environmental Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82153556
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529.2012.707859