Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in sediments of selected estuaries of Malaysia - a statistical assessment

Abstract

Statistical analysis of heavy metal concentrations in sediment was studied to understand the interrelationship between different parameters and also to identify probable source component in order to explain the pollution status of selected estuaries. Concentrations of heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Cd, Fe, Pb, Cr, Hg and Mn) were analyzed in sediments from Juru and Jejawi Estuaries in Malaysia with ten sampling points of each estuary.

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Keywords

Heavy metal, Sediments, Estuary, Factor analysis, Cluster analysis

Citation

Alkarkhi, A. F., Ismail, N., Ahmed, A., & Easa, A. M. (2009). Analysis of heavy metal concentrations in sediments of selected estuaries of Malaysia—a statistical assessment. Environmental monitoring and assessment, 153, 179-185.

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