Observation of heavy metal compounds in suspended particulate matter at East Helena, Montana

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00022470.1984.10465870· OSTI ID:5780400

Davis, B L; Maughan, A D

X-ray diffraction, x-ray transmission, and x-ray fluorescence procedures have been used to evaluate quantitatively the chemical species for 24 ambient filter samples taken from receptor sites at East Helena, Montana. Twenty-five distinct chemical compounds representing various smelting processes, atmospheric chemical reactions, local fugitive dust sources, and possible filter artifacts have been observed. These compounds include the common crustal silicates and carbonates, and industrial sulfides, sulfates, and oxides. In addition, elemental cadmium and copper have been observed in a number of ambient samples. The soils and some accumulated residential dust of the East Helena area contain relatively high levels of lead and copper compounds.

• Research Organization: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City
• OSTI ID: 5780400
• Journal Information: J. Air Pollut. Control Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 34:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AIR POLLUTION
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