scholarly journals Determination of Heavy Metals in Water Samples from Sungai Kerteh and Sungai Paka, Terengganu, Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-78
Author(s):  
Nor Sayzwani Sukri ◽  
Jessuta Jothivel ◽  
Rozidaini Mohd Ghazi ◽  
Nor Shahida Shafiee @ Ismail ◽  
Siti Hajar Yaacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Dissolved Oxygen ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Heavy Metals Pollution

Rapid development of industrialization and urbanization along Sungai Kerteh and Sungai Pakawas become a problem due to metal pollution. Namely, anthropogenic activities nearby SungaiKerteh and Sungai Paka were contributed to heavy metals pollution into those rivers. The aims forthis study were to determine the selected heavy metals contamination in water samples andcompared with National Water Quality Standard for Malaysia (NWQS). A total of 8 watersamples were collected from both rivers and heavy metal concentration were analyzed usingflame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (ASS). Four parameters of physical chemical propertieswere also analyzed which are pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. The ranges ofphysical chemical properties are pH (7.84-8.78), temperature (31.20 -38.70 oC), dissolved oxygen(27.90-107.20%) and turbidity (1.83-10.5 NTU) respectively. The mean of heavy metalsconcentration was ranged as followed; As (2323.00 ug/L) > Hg (571.93 ug/L) > Pb (402.13 ug/L)> Zn (87.13 ug/L) >Cr (74.63 ug/L) > Cu (48.50 ug/L) > Ni (17.25 ug/L) > Cd (11.38 ug/L).When compared with NWQS, most of metals (Cu, Pb, Ni and Zn) are below the NWQS thresholdlimit except As, Cd, Cr and Hg. The output data from this study can be used as database forcontinuous monitoring at both rivers.

scholarly journals Chemical Properties of Heavy Metal-Contaminated Soils from a Korean Military Shooting Range: Evaluation of Pb Sources Using Pb Isotope Ratios

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 7099
Author(s):  
Inkyeong Moon ◽  
Honghyun Kim ◽  
Sangjo Jeong ◽  
Hyungjin Choi ◽  
Jungtae Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Contaminated Soils ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Shooting Range ◽  
Geochemical Properties ◽  
Mineral Phases

In this study, the geochemical properties of heavy metal-contaminated soils from a Korean military shooting range were analyzed. The chemical behavior of heavy metals was determined by analyzing the soil pH, heavy metal concentration, mineral composition, and Pb isotopes. In total, 24 soil samples were collected from a Korean military shooting range. The soil samples consist of quartz, albite, microcline, muscovite/illite, kaolinite, chlorite, and calcite. Lead minerals, such as hydrocerussite and anglesite, which are indicative of a transformation into secondary mineral phases, were not observed. All soils were strongly contaminated with Pb with minor concentrations of Cu, Ni, Cd, and Zn. Arsenic was rarely detected. The obtained results are indicated that the soils from the shooting range are contaminated with heavy metals and have evidences of different degree of anthropogenic Pb sources. This study is crucial for the evaluation of heavy metal-contaminated soils in shooting ranges and their environmental effect as well as for the establishment of management strategies for the mitigation of environmental risks.

scholarly journals Fast UHPLC-MS/MS for the Simultaneous Determination of Azithromycin, Erythromycin, Fluoxetine and Sotalol in Surface Water Samples

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8316
Author(s):  
Mira Azzi ◽  
Sylvain Ravier ◽  
Assem Elkak ◽  
Bruno Coulomb ◽  
Jean-Luc Boudenne
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Simultaneous Determination ◽  
Surface Waters ◽  
Water Samples ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Environmental Water ◽  
Butyl Ether ◽  
Flight Mass Spectrometry

Chromatographic development for the determination of pharmaceuticals in environmental water samples is particularly challenging when the analytes have significantly different physico-chemical properties (solubility, polarity, pKa) often requiring multiple chromatographic methods for each active component. This paper presents a method for the simultaneous determination of azithromycin, erythromycin (antibiotics), fluoxetine (anti-depressant) and sotalol (b-blocker) in surface waters by ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with ultra-high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometry. These pharmaceuticals—presenting a broad spectrum of polarity (0.24 ≤ log Kow ≤ 4.05)—were separated on a C-18 analytical column, after a simple filtration step for freshwater samples or after a liquid–liquid extraction with Methyl-tertio-butyl ether (MTBE) for seawater samples. The optimized separation method (in terms of nature of column and eluent, elution gradient, and of mass spectrometric parameters), enable one to reach limits of detection ranging between 2 and 7 ng L−1 and limits of quantification between 7 and 23 ng L−1 for the four targeted molecules, within a three minute run. This method was validated using samples collected from three different surface waters in Lebanon (freshwater and seawater) and analytical results were compared with those obtained in surface waters sampled in a French river, equivalent in terms of human activities. Using this method, we report the highest concentration of pharmaceuticals found in surface water (up to 377 ng L−1 and 268 ng L−1, respectively, for azithromycin and erythromycin, in the Litani river, Lebanon).

Analysis of Chemical Properties and Heavy Metals from Cisadane River, Tangerang, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Desy Rosarina ◽  
Ellysa Kusuma Laksanawati ◽  
Dewi Rosanti
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Quality Standard ◽  
Water Quality Standards ◽  
Water Quality Standard ◽  
A Value

This paper explained heavy metals and chemical properties from the Cisadane River in Tangerang City. A survey method was used to determine the place for sampling the test material. Water measurement is carried out in situ and laboratory tests. Data retrieval was done by purposive sampling determining three observation stations, namely in the Taman Gajah Tunggal park area (station1), Babakan Cikokol residential area (station 2), and Karawaci paper mill area (station 3). The analysis was carried out exactly using analysis. Namely, analysis carried out in the laboratory. The parameters observed were COD, phosphate, DO, BOD, pH. Results of this study informed the water quality in the Cisadane City river did not meet Class II Water Quality Standards based on Government Regulation Number 82, the year 2001. The COD content only meets class II water quality standards at stations 1 and 3. BOD and phosphate content is high and exceeds class II water quality standards. Heavy metal content still meets the water quality standard threshold with a value of Cd less than 0.01 mg/L, Cu less than 0.02 mg/L, Pb less than 0.03mg/L, and Cr less than 0.05mg/L. Zn content exceeds the water quality standard threshold at station three and meets water quality standards at stations 1 and 2 with a value of less than 0.05mg/L.

scholarly journals Elemental Profile of Heavy Metals in Garden cress, Coriander, Lettuce and Spinach, Commonly Cultivated in Kahrizak, South of Tehran- Iran

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Kazem Souri ◽  
Neda Alipanahi ◽  
Mansoure Hatamian ◽  
Mohammad Ahmadi ◽  
Tsehaye Tesfamariam
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Leaf Tissue ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Heavy Metal Accumulation ◽  
Vegetable Crops ◽  
Garden Cress ◽  
Metal Concentrations ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations

Abstract Heavy metal accumulation in vegetable tissues often poses a great risk for human health. In the present study, accumulation of heavy metal in green leafy vegetable crops of coriander, garden cress, lettuce and spinach were evaluated under waste water irrigation in fields located in Kahrizak, on the southern edge of the metropolitan city of Tehran, Iran. Atomic absorption spectrophotometery was used for determination of heavy metal concentrations in leaf tissue. The results showed that heavy metal concentrations in soil and irrigation water were significantly high than allowable levels. Analysis of plant leaf tissue showed that spinach and garden cress accumulated higher concentrations of heavy metals compared to coriander and lettuce plants. Central leaves of lettuce showed the lowest heavy metal concentration compared to outer leaves or leaves of other vegetable crops, and can be the safer product for fresh consumption. The results indicate that the vegetables produced in the region are not suitable for fresh consumption and the agricultural activities should change towards ornamental or industrial crops production.

scholarly journals Determination of Heavy Metals in Soil and Plants along Major Road in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Nachana’a Timothy
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Metal Concentration ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentration ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Major Road ◽  
Roadside Soils ◽  
The Road

Heavy metal concentration in roadside soil and plants are increasingly becoming of health concern. This work determined the concentration of selected heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Cr, Fe, Mg, Mn, Co, Ni and Cu) in roadside soils and plants samples from selected sites (Plaifu, Shiwa, Fadama-rake and Damdrai) along major road in Hong. Soil samples were taken 10 m, 20 m and 30 m away from the edge of the road at the  depth of 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm and 20-30 cm. Plant samples were randomly collected within the vicinity where the soil samples were taken and were analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The result revealed the trend in soil heavy metal concentration was Fe > Mn > Mg > Pb > Zn > Ni > Co > Cu > Cr > Cd and for plant the trend was Fe > Mn > Mg > Zn > Pb > Ni > Cu > Cd > Co > Cr. The concentrations decreased with increasing distance away from the edge of the road as well as with depth at which the soil sample were taken. The transfer factor showed that the concentration of Zn, Mn, Cu and Mg were greater than 1, which shows that plant were enriched by Zn, Mn, Cu and Mg from the soil. Mg and Cd equal to 1 at Plaifu and Damdrai. Most of the values of TF at the study area super pass 0.5, which implies that generally, the ability of bioaccumulation of these heavy metals in examined plants were relatively high.

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