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Laboratory-determined Phosphorus Flux from Lake Sediments as a Measure of Internal Phosphorus Loading
Published on: March 6, 2014
[Phosphorus and its environmental marker function in Jiaozhou Bay sediments]
Ji-cui Dai1, Jin-ming Song, Xue-gang Li
1Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao 266071, China. daisy771109@yahoo.com.cn
Huan Jing Ke Xue= Huanjing Kexue
|January 30, 2007
Summary
Phosphorus in Jiaozhou Bay sediments is primarily inorganic, influenced by environmental factors. Pollution levels have decreased since 2000, with specific phosphorus forms indicating environmental health.
Area of Science:
- Geochemistry of phosphorus
- Biogeochemical cycles
- Sedimentary geochemistry
Context:
- Jiaozhou Bay sediments
- Global biogeochemical cycles
- Environmental marker function
Purpose:
- Investigate geochemical characteristics of phosphorus in Jiaozhou Bay sediments.
- Analyze controlling factors and environmental marker function of sedimentary phosphorus.
- Reveal sedimentary environment changes using 210Pb dating.
Summary:
- Inorganic phosphorus dominates sedimentary phosphorus in Jiaozhou Bay, with detrital carbonate-bound phosphorus being the largest fraction.
- Phosphorus concentrations and burial fluxes are influenced by source and environmental factors (pH, salinity, temperature, grain size).
- Sedimentation fluxes increased from 1980-2000, indicating serious pollution, but have improved since 2000. Fe-P, Al-P, and Oc-P serve as pollution indicators.
Impact:
- Provides insights into phosphorus biogeochemistry in coastal bays.
- Establishes specific phosphorus forms as indicators for environmental pollution.
- Documents historical changes in Jiaozhou Bay's sedimentary environment and pollution status.
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