Atmospheric mercury concentrations and fluxes in the Almaden District (Spain)

被引:82
作者
Ferrara, R
Maserti, BE
Andersson, M
Edner, H
Ragnarson, P
Svanberg, S
Hernandez, A
机构
[1] CNR, Ist Biofis, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
[2] Lund Inst Technol, Dept Phys, S-22100 Lund, Sweden
[3] Minas Almaden & Arrayanes SA, E-13400 Almaden, Ciudad Real, Spain
关键词
mercury; mine; lidar; atmosphere; fluxes;
D O I
10.1016/S1352-2310(98)00102-2
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Atmospheric mercury levels around the world's largest mining and refining complex (Almaden, Spain) were determined during two field campaigns (September 1993 and February 1994) using both point monitors and lidar techniques. High mercury concentrations (0.1-5 mu g m(-3)) were measured over the village of Almaden in the prevailing wind direction. In the month of September the total mercury flux into the atmosphere was estimated to range from 600 to 1200 g h(-1). An attempt was made to measure the contribution from individual mercury sources. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:3897 / 3904
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