Distribution of arsenic in soils in a dump area in Tuscany (Scarlino, Follonica)

Arsenic (As) is ubiquitous in soils with an average concentration of 5–6 μg g−1 in uncontaminated soils. Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Cr, Fe and Al) were determined using flame or graphite-furnace atomic absorption. The mean concentrations (mg kg−1) of As (29–500 ppm), Fe (8%), Cu (76 ppm), Pb (52 ...

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Published in:Toxicology and industrial health 2009-05, Vol.25 (4-5), p.343-349
Main Authors: Focardi, S, Tiezzi, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arsenic
Arsenic - analysis
Drinking water
Heavy metals
Humans
Italy
Metals, Heavy - analysis
Refuse Disposal
Scientific imaging
Sediments
Soil Pollutants - analysis
Sulfur
Topography
Toxicology
Wetlands
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Summary:Arsenic (As) is ubiquitous in soils with an average concentration of 5–6 μg g−1 in uncontaminated soils. Heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Cr, Fe and Al) were determined using flame or graphite-furnace atomic absorption. The mean concentrations (mg kg−1) of As (29–500 ppm), Fe (8%), Cu (76 ppm), Pb (52 ppm), Ni (90 ppm), Zn (258 ppm), Mg (1.56%), V (143 ppm), Cr (155 ppm), Cd (
ISSN:0748-2337
1477-0393
DOI:10.1177/0748233709102944