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Diagenetic trace-metal profiles in Arctic lake sediments

Journal Article · · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/es00145a012· OSTI ID:5887682
Heterogeneous trace-metal profiles have been found in the slowly accumulating sediments of Toolik Lake, AK. Elevated Ba, Co, Cu, Mo, and Ni concentrations near the sediment-water interface are inconsistent with inputs from recent watershed disturbances. The apparent cause of trace-metal enrichment is comigration with Mn and Fe in pore water resulting in narrow bands of trace-metal enrichment associated with high (>15%) concentrations of Mn and Fe. The misinterpretation of diagenetic enrichments as anthropogenic features is a potential problem in mildly reducing, Mn- and Fe-rich lake sediments.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks
OSTI ID:
5887682
Journal Information:
Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 20:3; ISSN ESTHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English