Chemical analysis of trace metal contamination in the air of industrial area of Gajraula (U.P), India

Autor: Atul Kumar, Anju Chauhan, Sarika Arora, Anamika Tripathi, Suliman Mohammed Suliman Alghanem, Khalid Ali Khan, Hamed A. Ghramh, Ayse Özdemir, Mohammad Javed Ansari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of King Saud University: Science, Vol 32, Iss 1, Pp 1106-1110 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1018-3647
DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2019.10.008
Popis: Industrial air pollution has emerged as a speeding problem in recent years because of its detrimental effects on human health. The present study was conducted in Gajraula industrial area of India, highly affected by ambient air pollution. Samples of PM10 were collected from three different sites (Raunaq Automotives, Indra Chowk and Town Basti) during 2017–2018. Maximum concentration of PM10 was observed during winter and the minimum during monsoon season. Heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, Cu, Zn, Cr, Fe, Al and Ni were analysed by ICP-MS. This study concluded that Indra Chowk is affected by high particulate pollution, while its level at Raunaq Automotives was moderate. Town Basti was being considered as less polluted area. Toxic metals are emitted into the atmosphere mainly due to industrial, commercial and agricultural activities. Most of the industrial emissions from Indra Chowk was because of lots of industries in the vicinity and it has been observed that public from this area is suffering from respiratory disorders and other health problems due to exposure of air pollution. Keywords: PM10, Heavy metals, ICP-MS spectrophotometer
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