Cadmium, lead, and zinc accumulation in soils near a smelter complex

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · Environ. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00139307509435805· OSTI ID:7354846

John, M K; Van Laerhoven, J; Cross, C H

Concentrations of nitric acid extractable Cd, Pb, and Zn in surface soils, predominated by partially decomposed litter, from 15 sites within 9.7 km of the lead-zinc smelter complex at Trail, British Columbia, Canada attained 36.1, 12123, and 1394 ppM but averaged 17.8, 2607, and 571 ppM, respectively. Although underlying mineral soils contained smaller concentrations of all three metals, the relative immobility of Pb and mobility of Zn were observed. A close association between Cd and Zn concentrations was reflected by significant correlations but variation of Pb concentration in surface soils was independent from concentrations of the other metals.

• Research Organization: Environment Canada, Ottawa
• OSTI ID: 7354846
• Journal Information: Environ. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 10:1; ISSN EVLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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