Published April 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

The use of neutron activation analysis for particle size fractionation and chemical characterization of trace elements in urban air particulate matter

  • 1. CNR Center of Radiochemistry and Activation Analysis, Pavia (Italy)

Description

The concentration of more than 25 trace elements have been determined in total air particulate matter and in the size segregated fractions from the urban area of Pavia (North Italy). The PM10 fraction was also collected and analyzed. A study of the solubility in water and in physiological solution of the trace elements contained in the PM10 was also carried out. The resulting solutions were further submitted to column chromatography using Chelex 100 to perform a preliminary chemical characterization. INAA was used as the main analytical technique. ET-AAS was used for all Pb and Cd measurements and, in some cases, for the analysis of V, Mn, Cu and Ni. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Journal Volume
248
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 21-28
ISSN
0236-5731
CODEN
JRNCDM

Conference

Title
5. International conference on methods and applications of radioanalytical chemistry
Dates
9-14 Apr 2000
Place
Kailua-Kona, Hawai (United States)

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