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Author(s) |
Yadav, A. K.; Sahoo, S. K.; Patra, A. C.; Dubey, J. S.; Lenka, P.; Sagar, D. V.; Kumar, A. V.; Tripathi, R. M. (HPD;RSSD)
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Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry, 2014. Vol. 96 (3): pp. 410-425 |
ABSTRACT
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Particulate
matter concentrations were measured in an industrial region in the
Ganjam district of Odisha. The average levels of suspended particulate
matter (SPM) were measured to be 142 ± 8 and PM10 of particulate matter with a size of less than 10 micrometers (PM10 )to be 50±15μgm-3.
Out of the 14 elements determined, Ca, Na, Mg, Fe, and K contributed
more than 95% of the total weight. In enrichment factors, the trace
elements, i.e., Zn, Pb, Cd, and Hg were observed to be highly enriched
in the SPM and PM10. Factor analysis indicates that more than
75% of the variance was due to five component factors, which have
eigenvalues greater than 1. Intake of elements through inhalation route
to adults has been estimated. |
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