Water, Air, and Soil Pollution

, Volume 86, Issue 1–4, pp 159–172 | Cite as

Atmospheric background levels and transport of heavy metals in the Balearic islands

  • J. Mateu
  • R. Forteza
  • M. Colom-Altés
  • V. Cerdá
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Abstract

Calcium and seven minor inorganic components (iron, manganese, nickel, chromium, copper, cadmium and lead) were determined in aerosols collected at the Alfabia and Sóller stations (Majorca, Spain), 1100 and 100 m above sea level, respectively. The results obtained reveal a marked influence of long-distance transport of natural and anthropogenic materials. A statistical study allowed the metals to be grouped according to their origin.

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Iron Calcium Copper Nickel Heavy Metal 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • J. Mateu
    • 1
  • R. Forteza
    • 1
  • M. Colom-Altés
    • 1
  • V. Cerdá
    • 1
  1. 1.Departament de QuímicaUniversitat de les Illes BalearsPalma de MallorcaSpain

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