Geo-accumulation index and contamination factors of heavy metals (Zn and Pb) in urban river sediment
Date
2017
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Springer
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to appraise the levels of heavy metal contamination (Zn and Pb) in sediment of the Langat River (Selangor, Malaysia). Samples were collected randomly from 15 sampling stations located along the Langat River. The parameters measured were pH, redox potential, salinity, electrical conductivity, loss of ignition, cation exchanges capacity (Na, Mg, Ca, K), and metal ions (Zn and Pb).
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Keywords
Geo-accumulation index, Heavy metal, Lead (Pb), River sediment, Zinc (Zn) Sediment, quality guidelines
Citation
Haris, H., Looi, L. J., Aris, A. Z., Mokhtar, N. F., Ayob, N. A. A., Yusoff, F. M., ... & Praveena, S. M. (2017). Geo-accumulation index and contamination factors of heavy metals (Zn and Pb) in urban river sediment. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 39, 1259-1271.