Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soils of Moscowr

The contents of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the upper horizons of Moscow soils range up to 1400 mg/kg for individual compounds and up to 10000 mg/kg for their sum. The concentration coefficients of PAHs in the soil vary from 0.7 to 200 depending on individual polyarene properties and...

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Published in:Moscow University soil science bulletin 2007-09, Vol.62 (3), p.149
Main Authors: Agapkina, G I, Chikov, P A, Shelepchikov, A A, Brodskii, E S, Feshin, D B, Bukhan'ko, N G, Balashova, S P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon
Geochemistry
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Soils
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Summary:The contents of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the upper horizons of Moscow soils range up to 1400 mg/kg for individual compounds and up to 10000 mg/kg for their sum. The concentration coefficients of PAHs in the soil vary from 0.7 to 200 depending on individual polyarene properties and land use. The heavy polynuclear structures of technogenic origin have the highest concentration coefficients. The highest accumulation of PAHs is observed for the soils of dumping sites, residential-transport areas, and industrial zones. According to the state sanitary norms set in the Russian Federation for the content of benzo[a]pyrene in soils, more than one-third of the urban soils studied are classified as pure, and about half soils are classified as acceptable.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0147-6874
1934-7928
DOI:10.3103/S0147687407030076