Partitioning of Metal Contaminants between Bulk and Fine-Grained Fraction in Freshwater Sediments: A Critical Appraisal
The distribution of six common metal contaminants (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn) in the bulk (<2 mm) and fine fractions (<63 µm) of freshwater sediments was compared to conclude on the long-existing dilemma which fraction should be used in the investigation of the metal contamination. The environmen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Minerals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/6/603 |