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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Main Authors: Neda Vdović, Mavro Lučić, Nevenka Mikac, Niko Bačić
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/6/603