FACTORS AFFECTING ALKALINE NATURE OF RAIN WATER IN AGRA (INDIA)

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SAXENA, A [1 ]
SHARMA, S [1 ]
KULSHRESTHA, UC [1 ]
SRIVASTAVA, SS [1 ]
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[1] DAYALBAGH EDUC INST,FAC SCI,DEPT CHEM,AGRA 282005,INDIA
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10.1016/0269-7491(91)90109-A
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
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Rain water was collected and analysed from a reference site, Dayalbagh and Taj Ganj, near the Taj Mahal in Agra. The ionic components Ca, Mg, Na, K, NH4, Pb, Fe, Zn, SO4, NO3, HCO3, Cl and F were analysed along with pH, alkalinity and conductance. The average pH of rain water at both sites is 7.05. There is a dominance of alkaline components, particularly Ca. The rain water chemistry shows the importance of calcareous soil-derived materials in controlling the pH of rain water.
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