Characterization of airborne particulate matter in thessaloniki, Greece
- 1 October 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry
- Vol. 29 (2), 107-119
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02772249009357625
Abstract
TSP samples, collected at two stations in the area of Thessaloniki during the period July 1987‐June 1988, were analysed for heavy metals (Fe, Pb, Zn, Cu, Mn, Cr, Co, Ni and V). Flame and flameless atomic absorption spectrophotometry was used for metal determinations. Metals determined were characterized with respect to their origin from natural or man‐made emission sources. Source identification was attempted by relation of metal concentrations to wind direction, and interelement correlations. Results obtained showed that Pb, Zn and Cu are emitted from man‐made sources (traffic, domestic heating, industry), V, Ni and Co are derived partially from natural and man‐made sources, while Cr is mainly soil‐derived.Keywords
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