RARE-EARTH DISTRIBUTIONS IN CATALYSTS AND AIRBORNE PARTICLES

被引:78
作者
KITTO, ME [1 ]
ANDERSON, DL [1 ]
GORDON, GE [1 ]
OLMEZ, I [1 ]
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[1] UNIV MARYLAND,DEPT CHEM & BIOCHEM,COLLEGE PK,MD 20742
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10.1021/es00031a014
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X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
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Zeolite cracking catalysts used by petroleum refineries were analyzed for 38 elements. Concentration patterns of rare earth elements (REEs) in 10 zeolite catalysts show an enhancement of light REEs relative to the crustal abundance pattern, resembling those measured in refineries emissions. Release of zeolite catalyst material from fluidized catalytic crackers and incorporation of zeolite catalysts into refined oil provide new atmospheric elemental signatures for tracing emissions from refineries and oil-fired power plants, respectively. Though both have enhanced La/REE ratios, emissions from these two sources can be distinguished by their La/V ratios. Three-way catalytic converters of newer automobiles contain REEs and may, thus, be a significant source in some cities.
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