Geochemistry of two sediment cores from the west coast of India
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 2005; 1 (4): 307-316
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Copper, Pb, Zn, Ni, Co, Mn, AI, Ca, magnetic susceptibility and loss on ignition of sediments from two cores near Mangalore along the western continental shelf of India have been studied. The sediments have high Al and organic matter contents due to the high sedimentation rate and their proximity to river mouths. Down-core variations of elements indicate a decrease of lithogenous component during probably the past few centuries. While abundance of calcareous shells in some zones has lead to the dilution of most of the metals, it appears that Pb and Mn are associated with this phase. Copper, Zn and Fe are associated with organic matter and detrital particles, whereas Ni and Co are predominantly associated with the insoluble fraction. Oxides/hydroxides of Fe and Mn are absent because of the reducing conditions and the high terrigenous influx. Geochemically, Mn and Fe are present in different phases of sediments [in the insoluble fraction and organic matter respectively]. The Fe content of one of the cores is positively correlated with magnetic susceptibility
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Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Sédiments géologiques
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Métaux
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
Année:
2005
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