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Trace elements in the atmosphere.

D H Peirson, P A Cawse

    Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
    |December 11, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study tracked atmospheric trace elements in the UK over five years. Researchers found that element concentrations vary by location but relative levels suggest common origins or efficient atmospheric mixing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Atmospheric Chemistry
    • Geochemistry

    Background:

    • Particulate trace elements significantly influence atmospheric processes and environmental quality.
    • Understanding their distribution and behavior is crucial for environmental monitoring and impact assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the distribution and behavior of particulate trace elements in UK non-urban atmospheres.
    • To differentiate between soil-derived and industrially-derived trace elements.
    • To assess the historical trends and potential sources of atmospheric trace elements.

    Main Methods:

    • Continuous atmospheric measurements over five years at seven non-urban UK sites.
    • Regular sampling of airborne dust, rainwater, and dry deposition.
    • Analysis of up to 36 elements using advanced techniques and particle size estimation.

    Main Results:

    • Significant variation in trace element concentrations across sites, yet uniform relative concentrations indicate common origins or mixing.
    • Successful differentiation between soil-derived and industrial trace elements based on concentration and particle size.
    • Established relationships between trace element deposition, soil concentrations, and crop removal.

    Conclusions:

    • Atmospheric trace element composition is influenced by both soil and industrial activities.
    • The sea surface is a potential source for atmospheric trace elements.
    • Long-term monitoring provides valuable insights into historical atmospheric trace element trends.

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