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Assessment of Elemental Components in Atmospheric Particulate Matter from a Typical Mining City, Central China: Size
Wenyu Zhou1, Hongxia Liu2, Jueyi Xiang3
1Hubei Key Laboratory of Mine Environmental Pollution Control & Remediation, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, 435003, China.
Abstract:
Atmospheric particulate matters in nine size fractions were sampled at Huangshi city, Hubei province. Elemental concentrations occurred unimodal size distribution for Zn, Pb and Ni, dimodal distribution for Ca, S, Fe and Ti, and trimodal distribution for Cl, K, Mn, Cu and Cr. Enrichment factor and principal component analysis identified the main sources from crustal material, biomass burning, waste incineration, vehicular and industrial emission. As for the non-carcinogenic health risk through inhalation, there were certain potential risks for Mn and Sb for children, and Pb for children and adults in PM2.5. It showed certain potential risks for Mn, Sb and Pb for children and adults in PM10. As for the carcinogenic health risk through inhalation, Cr in PM2.5 and Ni, Co and Cr in PM10 indicated unacceptable risk for children and adults. Meanwhile, Co and Ni in PM2.5 represented acceptable risk for children.
