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Trace element composition of atmospheric aerosols in Ankara, Turkey, determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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Twenty six trace elements were determined by INAA in the aerosol samples collected at two stations in Ankara, Turkey. Industrially derived elements, Se, As, Sb, Zn and Au did not show seasonal dependence and they were not substantially enriched. Elements originating from coal combustion are highly enriched and have higher concentrations in the winter. Correlation factors indicate that motor vehicles, coal and oil combustion are the main sources of aerosols over the city.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06530, Ankara, (Turkey)

    M. Yatin & N. K. Aras

  2. Department of Science Education, Middle East Technical University, 06530, Ankara, (Turkey)

    S. G. Tuncel

  3. Department of Environmental Engineering, Middle East Technical University, 06530, Ankara, (Turkey)

    G. Tuncel

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Yatin, M., Tuncel, S.G., Tuncel, G. et al. Trace element composition of atmospheric aerosols in Ankara, Turkey, determined by instrumental neutron activation analysis. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Articles 181, 401–411 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02037646

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