scholarly journals Magnetic Susceptibility of Spider Webs and Dust: Preliminary Study in Wrocław, Poland

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1018
Author(s):  
Radosław Rutkowski ◽  
Jan Stefan Bihałowicz ◽  
Marzena Rachwał ◽  
Wioletta Rogula-Kozłowska ◽  
Justyna Rybak
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Environmental Science ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Road Dust ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Spider Webs ◽  
Specific Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
The City ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Previous studies have proven that spider webs can be a reliable tool for magnetic biomonitoring. This study aims to present the magnetic susceptibility values of urban road dust (URD) settled indoors and outdoors, and compare these values with spider webs exposed to indoor and outdoor pollutants, and therefore to discuss their potential environmental implications. The webs of Eratigena atrica, Tegenaria ferruginea, and Agelena labyrinthica (Agelenidae) spiders from outdoor and indoor study sites were investigated, along with dust deposited on filters (indoors) and dust collected from the surrounding neighborhood (outdoors). Magnetic measurements revealed elevated levels of magnetic pollutants at all investigated sites in the city of Wrocław. The indoor/outdoor ratios of mass-specific magnetic susceptibility for the studied samples suggested a prevalence of indoor pollution sources at two of the sites (prosthetic laboratory and environmental science laboratory), whereas the third site (tenement house neighborhood) was dominated by material that presumably originated from predominantly outdoor sources. The indoor/outdoor ratios of magnetic susceptibility for the investigated matrices at the examined sites were highly comparable, which is promising for the utilization of spider webs in magnetic monitoring.

scholarly journals Geochemical Mapping, Risk Assessment, and Source Identification of Heavy Metals in Road Dust Using Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF)

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 614
Author(s):  
Muhammad Faisal ◽  
Zening Wu ◽  
Huiliang Wang ◽  
Zafar Hussain ◽  
Chenyang Shen
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Matrix Factorization ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Contamination Factor ◽  
Road Dust ◽  
Positive Matrix Factorization ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Positive Matrix ◽  
The City

Heavy metals in road dust pose a significant threat to human health. This study investigated the concentrations, patterns, and sources of eight hazardous heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Cd, Pb, and Hg) in the street dust of Zhengzhou city of PR China. Fifty-eight samples of road dust were analyzed based on three methods of risk assessment, i.e., Geo-Accumulation Index (Igeo), Potential Ecological Risk Assessment (RI), and Nemerow Synthetic Pollution Index (PIN). The results exhibited higher concentrations of Hg and Cd 14 and 7 times higher than their background values, respectively. Igeo showed the risks of contamination in a range of unpolluted (Cr, Ni) to strongly polluted (Hg and Cd) categories. RI came up with the contamination ranges from low (Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, and Pb) to extreme (Cd and Hg) risk of contamination. The risk of contamination based on PIN was from safe (Cu, As, and Pb) to seriously high (Cd and Hg). The results yielded by PIN indicated the extreme risk of Cd and Hg in the city. Positive Matrix Factorization was used to identify the sources of contamination. Factor 1 (vehicular exhaust), Factor 2 (coal combustion), Factor 3 (metal industry), and Factor 4 (anthropogenic activities), respectively, contributed 14.63%, 35.34%, 36.14%, and 13.87% of total heavy metal pollution. Metal’s presence in the dust is a direct health risk for humans and warrants immediate and effective pollution control and prevention measures in the city.

Interplay between spin crossover and exchange interaction in iron(III) complexes

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 1357-1383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Boča ◽  
Ivan Nemec ◽  
Ivan Šalitroš ◽  
Ján Pavlik ◽  
Radovan Herchel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Exchange Interaction ◽  
Spin Crossover ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Spin States ◽  
Magnetic Exchange Interaction ◽  
Magnetic Exchange ◽  
Simultaneous Fitting ◽  
Polynuclear Metal Complexes

In the dinuclear and polynuclear metal complexes exhibiting the low-spin (LS) to high-spin (HS) transition, the spin-crossover phenomenon interferes with the magnetic exchange interaction. The latter manifests itself in forming spin-multiplets, which causes a possible overlap of the band originating in different reference spin states (LL, LH, HL, and HH). A series of dinuclear Fe(III) complexes has been prepared; the iron centers are linked by a bidentate bridge (CN-, and diamagnetic metallacyanates {Fe(CN)5(NO)}, {Ni(CN)4}, {Pt(CN)4}, and {Ag(CN)2}). Magnetic measurements confirm that the spin crossover proceeds on the thermal propagation. This information has been completed also by the Mössbauer spectral (MS) data. A theoretical model has been developed that allows a simultaneous fitting of all available experimental data (magnetic susceptibility, magnetization, HS mole fraction) on a common set of parameters.

scholarly journals High-temperature thermomagnetic properties of vivianite nodules, Lake El'gygytgyn, Northeast Russia

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 433-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. S. Minyuk ◽  
T. V. Subbotnikova ◽  
L. L. Brown ◽  
K. J. Murdock
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Iron Phosphate ◽  
Northeastern Russia ◽  
Northeast Russia ◽  
Low Field ◽  
Lake El’Gygytgyn ◽  
Monoclinic Pyrrhotite ◽  
Thermomagnetic Properties

Abstract. Vivianite, a hydrated iron phosphate, is abundant in sediments of Lake El'gygytgyn, located in the Anadyr Mountains of central Chukotka, northeastern Russia (67°30′ N, 172°05′ E). Magnetic measurements, including mass-specific low-field AC magnetic susceptibility, field-dependent magnetic susceptibility, hysteresis parameters, temperature dependence of the induced magnetization, as well as susceptibility in different heating media, provide ample information on vivianite nodules. Electron microprobe analyses, electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy were used to identify diagnostic minerals. Vivianite nodules are abundant in both sediments of cold (anoxic) and warm (oxic) stages. Magnetic susceptibility of the nodules varies from 0.78 × 10−6 m3 kg−1 to 1.72 × 10−6 m3 kg−1 (average = 1.05 × 10−6 m3 kg−1) and is higher than the susceptibility of sediments from the cold intervals. Magnetic properties of vivianite are due to the respective product of oxidation as well as sediment and mineral inclusions. Three types of curves for high-temperature dependent susceptibility of vivianite indicate different degrees of oxidation and inclusions in the nodules. Vivianite acts as a reductant and reduces hematite to magnetite and masks the goethite–hematite transition during heating. Heating vivianite and sulfur mixtures stimulates the formation of monoclinic pyrrhotite. An additive of arsenic inhibits the formation of magnetite prior to its Curie temperature. Heating selective vivianite and pyrite mixtures leads to formation of several different minerals – magnetite, monoclinic pyrrhotite, and hexagonal pyrrhotite, and makes it difficult to interpret the thermomagnetic curves.

scholarly journals GEOLOGICAL AND MAGNETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPPING OF MOUNT GIOUCHTA (CENTRAL CRETE)

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kokinou ◽  
E. Kamberis ◽  
A. Sarris ◽  
I. Tzanaki
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Stress Field ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Strain Analysis ◽  
Geological Structure ◽  
Early Pleistocene ◽  
Middle Pleistocene ◽  
Western Slope ◽  
Strain Pattern

Giouchta Mt. is located south of Heraklion city, in Crete. It is an N-S trending morphological asymmetric ridge, with steep western slope whilst the eastern slope represents a smoother relief, composed of Mesozoic limestone and Eocene- lower Oligocene flysch sediments of the Gavrovo -Tripolis zone. The present study focuses on the geological structure of Mt. Giouchta. Field mapping and tectonic analysis is performed for this purpose. The dominant structures are contractional in nature, deformed by normal faulting related to the extensional episodes initiated in Serravallian times. The strain pattern in the area is revealed from strain analysis. It is inferred that the orientation of the stress field in the area has changed several times: the N-S, stress field which was dominant during Late Serravallian times changed to NE-SW (in Late Serravallian? - Early Tortonian) and subsequently to WNW-ESE (Early to Middle Tortonian) to become NW-SE in Late Tortonian. This orientation changed also during the Quaternary times trending from NW-SE (Early Pleistocene) to ENE-WSW (Middle Pleistocene-Holocene). In addition to the above, surface soil samples were collected in the wider area of mount Giouchta and they were analyzed in order to determine the magnetic susceptibility. GIS techniques were used for mapping the spatial distribution of the geological features and the magnetic measurements on the topographic relief of the area. Statistical analysis techniques were also applied in order to investigate the relation of faulting and magnetic susceptibility. Maps representing the spatial distribution of the above measurements were created by using appropriate interpolation algorithms.

scholarly journals Environmental monitoring of soil pollution in urban areas (a case study from Heraklion city, Central Crete, Greece)

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 963
Author(s):  
E. Kokinou ◽  
C. Belonaki ◽  
D. Sakadakis ◽  
K. Sakadaki
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Topographic Map ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Thermomagnetic Analysis ◽  
Geological Features ◽  
Digital Elevation ◽  
Elevation Model

Main scope of the present study is to combine topographic and geological data, magnetic susceptibility and thermomagnetic analysis in order to investigate the magnetic properties of the near surface soils in possible polluted urban areas. For this purpose, a power plant with a dense traffic net around it, located in the NW section of Heraklion city in Crete was selected to be the study area. Surface soil samples have been collected from the area under investigation and they were analyzed in order to estimate the spatial distribution of the magnetic susceptibility. Loci of high values of the magnetic susceptibility within the study area gave rise to further proceed to thermomagnetic analysis of the selected samples. GIS techniques were used for mapping the magnetic measurements on the various topographic and geological features of the area. The digital elevation model was created by the digitization of the topographic map contours (1:5000 scale maps). The combination of the above techniques indicate high values of the magnetic susceptibility especially in the northeastern part of the investigated area, possibly related to pollution due to the presence of heavy metals.

Ferromagnetic interactions in a dicyanamide-bridged multinuclear metal-organic framework [Pr3NH]+ [Mn(dca)3]−·H2O

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (6) ◽  
pp. 485-489
Author(s):  
Yuan Huang ◽  
Xiu-feng Yu ◽  
Zhen Rong ◽  
Yi-chun Ai ◽  
Kun Qian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Metal Organic Framework ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibility Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Susceptibility Data ◽  
Metal Organic ◽  
Ferromagnetic Interactions

AbstractA new complex [Pr3NH]+ [Mn(dca)3]− · H2O (dicyanamide = dca−) was synthesized, in which the Mn2+ cations are bridged by end-to-end dca anions to form three-dimensional [Mn(dca)3]nn− networks and tripropylammonium cations reside in the cavities of these networks. The complex has been characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and magnetic measurements. Magnetic susceptibility data indicate ferromagnetic interactions among the MnII ions.

scholarly journals Relationships between magnetic parameters, chemical composition and clay minerals of topsoils near Coimbra, central Portugal

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2545-2555 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Lourenço ◽  
F. Rocha ◽  
C. R. Gomes
Keyword(s):  
Clay Minerals ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Urban Pollution ◽  
Absorption Spectrometry ◽  
Geochemical Data ◽  
Environmental Implications ◽  
Traffic Emission ◽  
Central Portugal

Abstract. Magnetic measurements, mineralogical and geochemical studies were carried out on surface soil samples in order to find possible relationships and to obtain environmental implications. The samples were taken over a square grid (500 × 500 m) near the city of Coimbra, in central Portugal. Mass specific magnetic susceptibility ranges between 12.50 and 710.11 × 10−8 m3 kg−1 and isothermal magnetic remanence at 1 tesla values range between 253 and 18 174 × 10−3 Am−1. Chemical analysis by atomic absorption spectrometry shows that the concentration of various toxic elements was higher than the mean background values for world soils. Higher values of susceptibility and toxic elements content were reported near roads and rivers. Urban pollution and road traffic emission seem to be the main influence for these values. A semi-quantitative X-ray diffraction study has been carried out on a representative set of subsamples, using peak areas. Illite (average 52%), kaolinite (average 55%), chlorite (average 6%) and irregular illite-smectite mixed-layers (average 9%) are the major clay minerals groups identified. Mineral composition of total fraction confirms the presence of magnetite/maghemite. The clay minerals results point to a contrast in the behavior of the main clay minerals: illite, chlorite, and kaolinite (also, smectite in some samples), which are generally in agreement with the magnetic and geochemical data. The results showed that magnetic measurements are a sensitive, fast, inexpensive and robust method, which can be advantageously applied for studying soils affected by urban and road pollution.

High Temperature and High Pressure Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Arsenic-Based Filled Skutterudite Compounds

2019 ◽  
Vol 289 ◽  
pp. 85-92
Author(s):  
Chihiro Sekine ◽  
Toshihide Osanai ◽  
Hariharan Ponmani ◽  
Atachariya Phuangyod ◽  
Yukihiro Kawamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Spin Fluctuations ◽  
Filled Skutterudite ◽  
Lattice Constants ◽  
Pressure Synthesis ◽  
New Superconductor

We have succeeded in synthesizing new arsenic-based filled skutterudite compounds CaFe4As12and BaOs4As12under high pressure. These compounds have lattice constants of 8.3288 and 8.5809 Å, respectively. The magnetic properties of CaFe4As12and BaOs4As12have been studied by means of electrical resistivity, magnetic susceptibility and magnetization measurements. The electrical resistivity and magnetic measurements indicate that CaFe4As12is a nearly ferromagnetic metal with spin fluctuations of Fe 3delectrons and BaOs4As12is a new superconductor with a transition temperature around 3 K.

scholarly journals Magnetic Susceptibility of Soils from Eastern Botswana: A Reconnaissance Survey and Potential Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubeni Tawanda Ranganai ◽  
Moikwathai Moidaki ◽  
James G. King
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Properties ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Land Use Planning ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Appreciable Amount ◽  
Frequency Dependent ◽  
Magnetic Susceptibilities ◽  
Basement Rocks ◽  
Rock And Soil

<p class="zhengwen">Soil magnetic properties measurements are relatively fast and inexpensive but have been proved to be sufficient for preliminary investigations in diverse socio-developmental issues. This paper presents results of a reconnaissance study of soil colour and magnetic susceptibility (c) in eastern Botswana, where ~80% of the population resides. The work is a first step to creating a database of rock and soil magnetic properties and to document spatial variations in magnetic properties in the country. These measurements are important as constraints for interpretation of available aeromagnetic data and can also be exploited for environmental soil research (pollution) and land-use planning (agriculture). The soils sampled include derivatives of varying types and provenance such as Archean gneissic granitoids, metamorphosed rocks (granulites), volcano-sedimentary assemblages, Karoo basalts, and alluvial sediments. A soil colour chart was used since soil colours and magnetic properties are diagnostic of its parent rock sources and weathering profiles. Soil magnetic susceptibilities were measured at both low frequency (0.46 MHz, clf) and high frequency (4.6 MHz, chf), thus allowing calculation of frequency-dependent susceptibility (cfd, cfd%) for detecting ultra-fine ferromagnetic minerals.</p>It was found that soils with Hues ranging from 7.5YR to 10YR have appreciable amount of magnetic materials and soils with Hues of 2.5YR are generally nonmagnetic. The results of soil magnetic susceptibility profiles show spatial variation closely related to the variation in basement rocks, which provides excellent evidence that the magnetic susceptibility variation reflects basement rocks or bedrock composition (soil parent material). In relation to the Botswana physiographic units, soils from the hardveld (Precambrian) show the highest susceptibilities, followed by those from the sandveld, with the lowest values being from the alluvial. The frequency dependent magnetic susceptibilities indicate the presence of ultra-fine super-paramagnetic minerals such as magnetite/maghemite. It is suggested that a systematic and continuous programme of rock and soil magnetic measurements would benefit various socio-economic and development priority sectors of Botswana. This also applies to many developing countries in Africa where soil physics and measurement of soil susceptibility in particular, is generally still at an embryonic stage.

Bulk Modulus of the YBaCuO Oxide Superconductor Obtained from Magnetic Measurements

1989 ◽  
Vol 169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bokhimi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Susceptibility ◽  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Magnetic Measurements ◽  
Oxygen Deficiency ◽  
External Pressure ◽  
Charge Carriers ◽  
Oxide Superconductor ◽  
Mechanical Measurements ◽  
Order Of Magnitude

AbstractStarting from the fact that the YBa2Cu3O7-x oxide superconductor system has a constant magnetic susceptibility at high temperatures for each oxygen deficiency x, and assuming that the charge carriers have a free-electron-like behavior, the observed magnetic susceptibility of the samples at room temperature can be associated to the Pauli paramagnetismus and to the Landau diamagnetism of the charge carriers. This result allows one to calculate the charge carriers density from the magnetic susceptibility in the sample. If besides one assume that by applying an external pressure on the sample, there is a change of the volume of the unit cell, but not in the number of the charge carriers in it, then, it is possible to calculate the Bulk modulus of the YBaCuO system at room temperature starting from these magnetic measurements. The obtained results are of the same order of magnitude to those reported in the literature and obtained from thermodynamic and mechanical measurements.

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