title: Geochemical anomalies of household dust in an industrialized city (Huelva, SW Spain).
abstract: Geochemical anomalies of sulphide like elements (Cu, As and Cd) derived from the industrial activity have been identified in household dust of Huelva (SW Spain) using geochemical maps. Major and trace elements were analysed by ICP-OES and ICP-MS, respectively. Electron images of single particles were analysed by SEM-EDS in order to know their size, shape and composition. The geochemistry of the household dust has been compared to anomalies in deposition particles, PM10 and soils. A zonation has been observed: the eastern part of the city displays higher concentrations of sulphide like elements than the western part, supporting the origin of these elements related to the vicinity of industrial estates (Cu-smelter processes). Other domestic sources (e.g. wall painting) did not contain any geochemical anomalies related to sulphide like elements in household dust. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was applied for grouping elements with similar sources, and reinforced the identification of a major industrial source in the eastern part. In this context, geochemical composition of household dust is considered as a fingerprint in order to identify industrial sources in the indoor air quality of Huelva.
authors.affiliation: Associate Unit CSIC-University of Huelva "Atmospheric Pollution", Center for Research in Sustainable Chemistry -CIQSO, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen s/n, E-21071 Huelva, Spain.. Electronic address: torres.sanchez@alu.uhu.es.
authors.forename: Raquel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Torres-Sánchez
authors.affiliation: Associate Unit CSIC-University of Huelva "Atmospheric Pollution", Center for Research in Sustainable Chemistry -CIQSO, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen s/n, E-21071 Huelva, Spain.
authors.forename: Ana María Sánchez
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: de la Campa
authors.affiliation: Associate Unit CSIC-University of Huelva "Atmospheric Pollution", Center for Research in Sustainable Chemistry -CIQSO, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen s/n, E-21071 Huelva, Spain.
authors.forename: María
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beltrán
authors.affiliation: Associate Unit CSIC-University of Huelva "Atmospheric Pollution", Center for Research in Sustainable Chemistry -CIQSO, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen s/n, E-21071 Huelva, Spain.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sánchez-Rodas
authors.affiliation: Associate Unit CSIC-University of Huelva "Atmospheric Pollution", Center for Research in Sustainable Chemistry -CIQSO, University of Huelva, Campus de El Carmen s/n, E-21071 Huelva, Spain.; Agrifood Campus of International Excellence CEIA3, Spain; Campus of International Excellence of the Sea CEIMAR, Spain.
authors.forename: Jesús D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: de la Rosa
keywords: Geochemical map; Household dust; Industrial estate; Major and trace elements