In this paper, the contents and various forms of Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb in the sediments of the Xiangjiang River have been investigated. The presentation of this paper focuses on the various forms and characteristics of th...In this paper, the contents and various forms of Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb in the sediments of the Xiangjiang River have been investigated. The presentation of this paper focuses on the various forms and characteristics of the heavy metals in the column sediments at Xiawan Port of Zhuzhou, which has been severely polluted by a metallurgical plant.The forms of the heavy metals discussed in this paper are: The concentration of the exchangeable forms of Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb, in the forms of carbonates and Fe/ Mn oxide in water, the combination of Cu with organic matter and form, and the proportion of the residue form at each section have been studied.展开更多
Samples were collected from two core sediments(C1 and C2) of Xiangjiang River,Chang-Zhu-Tan region,Hunan Province,China.The heavy metal contents are relatively higher,especially for the surface or near the surface lay...Samples were collected from two core sediments(C1 and C2) of Xiangjiang River,Chang-Zhu-Tan region,Hunan Province,China.The heavy metal contents are relatively higher,especially for the surface or near the surface layers.The calculated anthropogenic factor values indicate that all the heavy metals except for Cr in the core samples are enriched,especially for Cd,with the maximum enriching coefficients of 119.44,and 84.67 in C1 and C2,respectively.The correlation of heavy metals with sulphur indicates that they are precipitated as metal sulphides.Correlation matrix shows significant association between heavy metals and mud.Factor analysis identifies that signified anthropogenic activities affect the region of Xiangjiang River.展开更多
The contamination and environmental risk assessment of the toxic elements in sediments from the middle-downstream (Zhuzhou-Changsha section) of the Xiangjiang River in Hunan Province of China were studied. The results...The contamination and environmental risk assessment of the toxic elements in sediments from the middle-downstream (Zhuzhou-Changsha section) of the Xiangjiang River in Hunan Province of China were studied. The results show that As, Cd, Pb and Zn are major contaminants in sediments, and average concentrations of these elements significantly exceed both the Control Standards for Pollutants in Sludge of China (GB4284-84) for agricultural use in acidic soils and the effect range median (ERM) values. The average concentrations of As, Cd and Pb in the river water slightly exceed the limit of Surface Water Environment Quality Standard (GB3838-2002). The concentrations of As and Cr in depth profiles extensively change, but slight changes are observed in Pb and Zn. Cd and Zn in most sediment samples can easily enter the food-chain and bring possible ecotoxicological risk to organisms living in sediments according to the risk assessment code.展开更多
文摘In this paper, the contents and various forms of Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb in the sediments of the Xiangjiang River have been investigated. The presentation of this paper focuses on the various forms and characteristics of the heavy metals in the column sediments at Xiawan Port of Zhuzhou, which has been severely polluted by a metallurgical plant.The forms of the heavy metals discussed in this paper are: The concentration of the exchangeable forms of Cd, Cu, Zn and Pb, in the forms of carbonates and Fe/ Mn oxide in water, the combination of Cu with organic matter and form, and the proportion of the residue form at each section have been studied.
基金Project(1212010) supported by the China Geological Survey for Ecosystem Geochemistry Assessment in City of Changsha,Zhuzhou and Xiangtan
文摘Samples were collected from two core sediments(C1 and C2) of Xiangjiang River,Chang-Zhu-Tan region,Hunan Province,China.The heavy metal contents are relatively higher,especially for the surface or near the surface layers.The calculated anthropogenic factor values indicate that all the heavy metals except for Cr in the core samples are enriched,especially for Cd,with the maximum enriching coefficients of 119.44,and 84.67 in C1 and C2,respectively.The correlation of heavy metals with sulphur indicates that they are precipitated as metal sulphides.Correlation matrix shows significant association between heavy metals and mud.Factor analysis identifies that signified anthropogenic activities affect the region of Xiangjiang River.
基金Project (20507022) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (EREH050303) supported by the Foundation of Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health
文摘The contamination and environmental risk assessment of the toxic elements in sediments from the middle-downstream (Zhuzhou-Changsha section) of the Xiangjiang River in Hunan Province of China were studied. The results show that As, Cd, Pb and Zn are major contaminants in sediments, and average concentrations of these elements significantly exceed both the Control Standards for Pollutants in Sludge of China (GB4284-84) for agricultural use in acidic soils and the effect range median (ERM) values. The average concentrations of As, Cd and Pb in the river water slightly exceed the limit of Surface Water Environment Quality Standard (GB3838-2002). The concentrations of As and Cr in depth profiles extensively change, but slight changes are observed in Pb and Zn. Cd and Zn in most sediment samples can easily enter the food-chain and bring possible ecotoxicological risk to organisms living in sediments according to the risk assessment code.