Influence of meteorological conditions on PM2.5 and PM2.5–10 elemental concentrations on Sado estuary area, Portugal

Aerosol chemical composition data for PM 2.5 and PM 2.5–10 was acquired, in two sampling stations, at an industrialized area located in Sado Estuary. Two methods were used to have an insight on the origin of the particles: the comparison between the measurements obtained in the two sampling stations...

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Published in:Journal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry 2009-12, Vol.282 (3), p.815-819
Main Authors: Farinha, M. M., Almeida, S. M., Freitas, M. C., Verburg, T. G., Wolterbeek, H. Th
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diagnostic Radiology
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
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Summary:Aerosol chemical composition data for PM 2.5 and PM 2.5–10 was acquired, in two sampling stations, at an industrialized area located in Sado Estuary. Two methods were used to have an insight on the origin of the particles: the comparison between the measurements obtained in the two sampling stations and the association between the wind direction and the element concentrations. Results showed that Ce, Fe, La, Sc, Sm, Na, Co and Se were associated with non-local sources whereas As, K, Sb, Zn, Hg, Br, Cr, Hf and U had a local origin.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-009-0188-2