Heavy metal content of moss in the region of Consett (North East England)
1976; Elsevier BV; Volume: 11; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0013-9327(76)90080-x
ISSN1878-2450
AutoresGordon N. Ellison, J. Newham, M.J. Pinchin, Ian P. Thompson,
Tópico(s)Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
ResumoThe levels of Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb, Cd and Mg have been determined in samples of the moss Hypnum cupressiforme from the area of Consett (North East England), which is a centre of iron and steel manufacture. High levels of iron were found in samples taken close to the town and positive correlations were obtained between this and Zn, Cu, Mn and Pb levels, suggesting a common origin for these five metals. A strong positive correlation was obtained between Mn and Mg levels. Background levels for these metals are comparable to those found in other studies in the United Kingdom, but are generally higher than those obtained in Scandinavia.
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