Some observations on the distribution of heavy metals in Sullom Voe
Synopsis Data is presented to provide a baseline for assessing heavy metal pollution in Sullom Voe. Procedures are described for the measurement of concentrations of zinc, chromium, copper, lead, cadmium and nickel in sediment samples and in specimens of Modiolus modiolus (L.). Analysis showed that...
| Published in: | Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Section B. Biological Sciences |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1981
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0269727000006527 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0269727000006527 |
| Summary: | Synopsis Data is presented to provide a baseline for assessing heavy metal pollution in Sullom Voe. Procedures are described for the measurement of concentrations of zinc, chromium, copper, lead, cadmium and nickel in sediment samples and in specimens of Modiolus modiolus (L.). Analysis showed that the concentration values in Modiolus were similar to those measured in specimens obtained from the Irish Sea. In the sediment samples, it appeared that the distribution of metals was independent of the concentration and type of metal. The distribution of the metals which were analysed also showed significant dependence on the sediment composition. |
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