Geochemical characterization of heavy metals in the sediments of the sinú river (Colombia) |
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| A. A. Arenas, D. Di Luccio, S. Maggi, M. Palmisano, L. A. Salamanca Arévalo, R. A. M. Sanguino, A. Lay-Ekuakille |
- Abstract:
- The presence of heavy metals in the superficial sediments of the Sinú River in Colombia was studied by analyzing soil samples taken along the course of the river at two different depths. Significant concentrations of several heavy metals were found in the samples as a function of the sample location and depth which may be related to the presence of intensive agricultural activities and mining plants in the region surrounding the sampling area. In particular, several sites showed high concentrations of nickel, cadmium and mercury, up to five times larger than the allowable safety limits.
- Keywords:
- geochemistry; sediments; heavy metals; Sinú River
- Download:
- IMEKO-TC19-2022-08.pdf
- DOI:
- 10.21014/tc19-2022.08
- Event details
- IMEKO TC:
- TC19
- Event name:
- TC19 Symposium: Metrology on Environmental Instrumentation and Measurements (EnvIMEKO 2022)
- Title:
9th EnvIMEKO Symposium of Environmental Instrumentation and Measurements
- Place:
- La Mans, FRANCE
- Time:
- 02 June 2022 - 03 June 2022