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Chemical characterization of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF)

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This paper presents the first measurement of the elemental composition of the suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere of Londrina city (Paraná State, Brazil). The sampling was accomplished in the summer of 2003 and in the winter of 2002, with a stacker filter holder, collecting simultaneously the fine particulates (PM2.5) and the coarse particulates (PM10). The concentration of K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br and Pb associated with particulate matter was determined by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. The results of the grouping analysis suggested that the elements in the aerosol particles came from two sources: soil re-suspension and industrial or anthropogenic activities.

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  1. Physics Department, CCE, State University of Londrina, 86051-990, P.O. Box 6001, Londrina, PR, Brazil

    F. Lopes

  2. Physics Department, CCE, State University of Londrina, 86051-990, P.O. Box 6001, Londrina, PR, Brazil

    C. R. Appoloni

  3. Nuclear Energy Center for the Agriculture, S?o Paulo University, 13400-970, P.O. Box 96, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil

    V. F. Nascimento

  4. Physics Department, CCE, State University of West Center, 85015-430, P.O. Box 3010, Guarapuava, PR, Brazil

    F. L. Melquiades

  5. Physics Department, CCE, State University of Londrina, 86051-990, P.O. Box 6001, Londrina, PR, Brazil

    L. C. Almeida

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Lopes, F., Appoloni, C., Nascimento, V. et al. Chemical characterization of particulate matter suspended in the atmosphere by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 270, 43–46 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-006-0307-2

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