Application of enrichment factor, geoaccumulation index, and ecological risk index in assessing the elemental pollution status of surface sediments
Date
2019
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Springer
Abstract
Sediment can accumulate trace elements in the environment. This study profiled the magnitude of As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, Se, and Zn pollution in surface sediments of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Trace elements were digested using aqua regia and were analyzed using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. The extent of elemental pollution was evaluated using with the enrichment factor (EF) and geoaccumulation index (Igeo).
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Keywords
Ecological risk index, Enrichment factor, Geoaccumulation index, Interim sediment, quality guideline, Trace element pollution
Citation
Looi, L. J., Aris, A. Z., Yusoff, F. M., Isa, N. M., & Haris, H. (2019). Application of enrichment factor, geoaccumulation index, and ecological risk index in assessing the elemental pollution status of surface sediments. Environmental geochemistry and health, 41, 27-42.