Determination of the Geogenic Metal Background in Surface Water: Benchmarking Methodology for the Rivers of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Geogenic concentrations are defined as those concentrations that represent the natural background without any anthropogenic influence. The paper describes a statistical method for determining geogenic metal concentrations in rivers based on the concept of “aggregated riverine landscapes” (ARLs), whi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Water |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/2/75 |