Correlations among inorganic and organic elements in particulate matter (PM10) in urban area of Venezia-Mestre.
Concentrations of inhalable particulate matter (PM10), Pb, Zn, Pt, Ce, Cd, Se and of Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) were determined in three locations near Venice from September 2000 to September 2001. Meteorological conditions were considered during the sampling period. All components showed higher concentrations during winter, except for Cd and Se in the two sites at Mestre. Spatial and temporal variations were observed. There were correlations between Pb and Zn and PM10, Cd and Se, Pb and BaP and, in the main street sampling site, also between BaP and Pt. Their possible sources of emission are discussed on the basis of correlations among elements.
Mantovan
Ilaria
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Dipartimento di Scienze Ambientali, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, Calle Larga S.Marta 2137, 30123 Venezia, Italy.
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Nadia
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Rampazzo
Giancarlo
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Visin
Flavia
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D001564:Benzo(a)pyrene / Q000032:analysis; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals / Q000032:analysis*; D007558:Italy; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000032:analysis*; D010316:Particle Size; D012621:Seasons; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000032:analysis; D014504:Urban Health
D000393:Air Pollutants; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D014131:Trace Elements; D001564:Benzo(a)pyrene