Assessment of trace metal contamination in peri-urban soils in the region of Kenitra - Morocco

The spatial distribution of trace metals in peri-urban soils from Kenitra city (Morocco) was investigated. A total of 10 soil samples (0-20 cm depth) were collected from the studied area. The physicochemical properties including pH, electrical conductivity and texture were determined. Contents of 6...

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Published in:Mediterranean journal of chemistry 2019-04, Vol.8 (2), p.108
Main Authors: El Azzouzi, Mohammed, El Idrissi, Yahya, Baghdad, Bouamar, El Hasini, Soukaina, Saufi, Hamid, El Azzouzi, EL Habib
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Language:English
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Summary:The spatial distribution of trace metals in peri-urban soils from Kenitra city (Morocco) was investigated. A total of 10 soil samples (0-20 cm depth) were collected from the studied area. The physicochemical properties including pH, electrical conductivity and texture were determined. Contents of 6 trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn and Pb) were measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry method (AAS). The results showed that soils of Kenitra city have a sandy texture with a predominance of alkaline pH. The analyzed soil samples can be considered as no salt due to low electrical conductivity values. The trace metals contents revealed that soils are uncontaminated.
ISSN:2028-3997
2028-3997
DOI:10.13171/10.13171/mjc8219042505mea