DISTRIBUTION OF MN, FE, P, MG, K, NA, AND CA IN SURFACE SEDIMENTS OF LAKE MENDOTA, WISCONSIN

Analysis of 32 surface sediment samples from different areas of Lake Mendota, Wis., indicated a high positive statistical correlation between Mn, Fe, and P concentration in the sample and the depth of water overlying the point of sample recovery. An inverse correlation was found for Mg and K. No statistical correlation betw en concentration and depth of sample recovery was found for Ca and Na. about the distribution of certain elements in the surface sediments of Lake Mendota. The results show the effect of depth and possibly bottom morphology on the concentration of elements in surface sediments, and thus can be used as aguideline for future sampling programs where such information is needed for nutrient or mineral budget computations. © 1969, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.