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Author Maenhaut, W.; Selen, A.; van Espen, P.; Van Grieken, R.; Winchester, W.J.
Title Pixe analysis of aerosol samples collected over the atlantic-ocean from a sailboat Type A1 Journal article
Year 1981 Publication Nuclear instruments and methods Abbreviated Journal
Volume 181 Issue 1-3 Pages 399-405
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation); Chemometrics (Mitac 3)
Abstract Size-fractionated aerosol samples, collected over the Atlantic Ocean, were analyzed for up to 20 elements by PIXE. Using a sailboat as sampling platform, duplicate samples were taken for two-day periods by means of battery operated 6-stage cascade impactors, positioned about 8 m above the sea surface. In the PIXE analysis of the fine particle stages (stages 3 to 5) a 5 times smaller beam size was used than for stages 1 and 2. This led to significant improvement in the detection limits for the former stages. The results from the duplicate impactor samples were normally in good agreement, indicating that the combined uncertainty of sampling and PIXE analysis was of the order of 20%. The precision of the PIXE analysis alone was investigated by rebombarding some samples six months after the first analysis. The trends with time of the fine particle sulfur and the coarse particle iron concentrations are discussed in some detail.
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Language Wos A1981LH81100073 Publication Date 2002-11-11
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0029-554x; 1878-3759 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113628 Serial 8386
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Author Robberecht, H.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Selenium in environmental waters : determination, speciation and concentration levels Type A1 Journal article
Year 1982 Publication Talanta : the international journal of pure and applied analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 29 Issue 10 Pages 823-844
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract This article reviews the different methods used for the determination of selenium species in all types of environmental waters. Basic difficulties are discussed and the efficiency of the methods is explained in view of the sub-μg/1. concentration levels. Special attention is paid to preconcentration steps. Published data on speciation and concentration levels in various water samples are critically reviewed.
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Language Wos A1982PK22900004 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0039-9140; 1873-3573 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113627 Serial 8509
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Author Bruynseels, F.J.; Van Grieken, R.E.
Title Molecular ion distributions in laser microprobe mass-spectrometry of calcium-oxide and calcium salts Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Spectrochimica acta: part B : atomic spectroscopy Abbreviated Journal
Volume 38 Issue 5-6 Pages 853-858
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Laser Microprobe Mass Spectrometry (LAMMA) is used to examine micrometric particles of calcium oxyanion salts (CaCO3, CaSO4, CaSO4·2H2O) and calcium oxide, in both the positive and negative ion mode. The major molecular ions, appearing in the positive mass spectrum, can be divided into three series, namely CamOm-1+, (CaO)m+ and (CaO)mH+ (m = 1-4). In the case of the former two series the relative intensities of the mass peaks as a function of the fragment valence K = (1 + 2n)/m, for CamOn+, can be fitted to a Gaussian distribution curve, as was earlier demonstrated for secondary ion mass spectrometry. The high stability of the (CaO)mH+ series can be explained by the favourable fragment valence of +2 corresponding to the usual oxidation state of calcium.
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Language Wos A1983QY80000019 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0584-8547; 1873-3565 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113626 Serial 8273
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Author Maenhaut, W.; Raemdonck, H.; Selen, A.; Van Grieken, R.; Winchester, J.W.
Title Characterization of the atmospheric aerosol over the eastern equatorial Pacific Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Journal of geophysical research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 88 Issue C:9 Pages 5353-5364
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract By using a polyester sailboat as sampling platform, a series of duplicate aerosol samples was collected by cascade impactors on a trip from Panama to Tahiti in 1979. Elemental analysis mainly by particle-induced X ray emission (PIXE) indicated, in the samples collected between Panama and the Galapagos Islands, the presence of a substantial crustal component (∼0.4 μg/m3), fine Cu (∼0.4 ng/m3) and Zn (∼0.6 ng/m3), and excess fine S and K (∼100 and ∼2.4 ng/m3, respectively) in addition to the major sea salt elements. The crustal component and fine Cu and Zn are suggested to result from natural continental sources (i.e., eolian dust transport from the American continents and perhaps geothermal emissions). Samples collected west of the Galapagos Islands in the southern trades showed significantly lower concentrations for the nonseawater components. The average Si and Fe levels were as low as 4.8 and 3.3 ng/m3, corresponding to a maximum of 0.066 μg/m3 for an assumed mineral dust component, whereas heavy metal concentrations were all below the detection limits (typically ranging from 0.05 to 0.15 ng/m3 for V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Se). Excess fine S decreased to a mean of 46 ng/m3, a level similar to those reported for other remote marine and continental locations. This all indicates that the marine atmosphere west of the Galapagos was little influenced by natural continental source processes or by anthropogenic emissions. Under these truly marine conditions, several concentration ratios of the major seawater elements were significantly different from those in bulk seawater. Ca, Sr, and S in >1 μm diameter particles were enriched relative to K and Na, with the enrichment being substantially more pronounced (up to 50% or higher) for l4-μm diameter particles than for particles >4 μm. Comparison of these data with a similar data set from samples collected over the Atlantic indicates that the departures from seawater composition are significantly larger for the Pacific. Differences in sea-to-air fractionation processes, probably involving binding of divalent cations to organic matter in the oceanic surface microlayer, are suggested as being responsible for these observations.
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Language Wos A1983QU67600025 Publication Date 2008-02-06
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ISSN 0148-0227; 2156-2202; 0022-1406; 0196-6928; 0196-6936; 0885-3401; 8755-8556; 0196-2256; 0747-7309; 1 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113625 Serial 7633
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Author Vos, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Influence of ion energy-distributions and matrix effects on spark source-mass spectrometric analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication International journal of mass spectrometry and ion processes Abbreviated Journal
Volume 51 Issue 1 Pages 63-76
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The energy distributions of ions produced in a spark source mass spectrometer were recorded for different trace element ions and for the total ion current. Both electrodes of pure doped graphite, and with 10% potassium salts added, were examined. The results show that the measured energy of an ion is mainly determined by the m/z ratio and that the energy of the total ion current depends on the sample composition. It was also clear that if the accelerating voltage is set to obtain maximum transmission of the total ion current, the fraction of the heavy elements that is discriminated at the β-slit depends on the matrix composition if the pass band of the instrument is narrow. These effects influence considerably the accuracy in the analysis of variable samples.
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Language Wos A1983QV48400008 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-1176; 1873-2801 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113624 Serial 8093
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Author Annegarn, H.J.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Dibby, D.M.; Von Blottnitz, F.
Title Background aerosol composition in the Namib Desert, South West-Africa (Namibia) Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 17 Issue 10 Pages 2045-2053
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A remote site in the Namib Desert was selected for sampling background aerosols in southern Africa, as one of a wide network of stations spanning the Southern Hemisphere in a programme designed to measure the background concentrations of trace elements in the atmosphere. A series of samples was collected over a 6-month period using a single-orifice cascade impactor, which fractionated the particles into six size groups. Analysis was performed using particle-induced X-ray emission (PIXE), yielding results for S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, Br and Sr, and occasionally also for V, Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb. No direct correlations with wind direction were observed excluding strong local or regional sources of particles. K, Ca, Ti, Mn and Fe can be identified with a dust dispersion source. Cl, large particle S and Br, and part of the K and Sr are derived from sea spray. Relative to the soil components small particle K is not enriched as it normally is in regions with less scarce vegetation. Cr, V, Ni, Cu, Zn and Pb concentrations and enrichments in the aerosol are lower than practically all values measured at any other location hitherto. The concentration of the small particle sulphur, 200 ng m−3, is believed to be related to anaerobic conditions and plankton blooms in the ocean upwelling zones off Namibia.
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Language Wos A1983RP58300017 Publication Date 2003-08-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1352-2310 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113623 Serial 7545
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Author Bruynseels, F.; Storms, H.; Van Grieken, R.
Title LAMMA and electron-microprobe analysis of atmospheric aerosols Type A1 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication Journal de physique Abbreviated Journal
Volume 45 Issue C:2 Pages 785-788
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A laser microprobe mass analyser and a highly automated electron probe X-ray microanalysis unit have been used to study the elemental composition, inorganic speciation and morphology of atmospheric aerosols collected at various remote to polluted and marine to continental locations.
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Language Wos A1984SQ01400182 Publication Date 2007-08-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0302-0738 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113621 Serial 8148
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Author Van Dyck, P.; Storms, H.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Automated quantitative electron-microprobe analysis of particulate material Type A1 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication Journal de physique Abbreviated Journal
Volume 45 Issue C:2 Pages 781-784
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract An automated electron microprobe, equipped with an energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer and an additional backscattered electron signal digitalization system, can allow rapid sizing and major element analysis on numerous particles. A software package has been developed to exploit the particle size and shape information to achieve quantitative analysis of single particles, and to compare the performance of the different matrix correction procedures.
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Language Wos A1984SQ01400181 Publication Date 2007-08-21
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ISSN 0302-0738 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113620 Serial 7540
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Author Vos, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Influence of spark generator parameters in the analysis of graphite-electrodes by spark source-mass spectrometry Type A1 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication International journal of mass spectrometry and ion processes Abbreviated Journal
Volume 55 Issue 3 Pages 233-247
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Spark source mass spectrometric analyses of doped carbon samples were performed at different pulse lengths, pulse frequencies and breakdown voltages. The pulse length and pulse frequencies had no influence on the analysis. The relation between breakdown voltage, spark gap and sample matrix was determined. With increasing breakdown voltage, the abundance of the multiply charged ions was found to decrease, whereas the abundance of the cluster ions increased. The breakdown voltage was also found to affect the absolute and relative intensities of different elements in different manners. Interpretation of these results led to some new considerations on the phenomena in a spark discharge.
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Language Wos A1984SA13700002 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-1176; 1873-2801 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113619 Serial 8098
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Author Vos, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Influence of ion-source geometry in spark source-mass spectrometric analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication International journal of mass spectrometry and ion processes Abbreviated Journal
Volume 59 Issue 3 Pages 221-229
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1984TK37900001 Publication Date 2002-07-25
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ISSN 0168-1176; 1873-2801 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113618 Serial 8094
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Author Bruynseels, F.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Direct detection of sulfate and nitrate layers on sampled marine aerosols by laser microprobe mass analysis Type A1 Journal article
Year 1985 Publication Atmospheric environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 19 Issue 11 Pages 1969-1970
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The direct detection of sulfate and nitrate layers on sampled marine aerosols was carried out by laser microprobe mass analysts.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2003-08-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0004-6981 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113617 Serial 7810
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Author Markowicz, A.A.; Storms, H.M.; Van Grieken, R.E.
Title Bremsstrahlung background in electron-probe X-ray-microanalysis of thin films Type A1 Journal article
Year 1985 Publication Analytical chemistry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 57 Issue 14 Pages 2885-2889
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1985AVD0100033 Publication Date 2005-03-08
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0003-2700; 5206-882x ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113616 Serial 7567
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Author Bernard, P.C.; Van Grieken, R.E.; Eisma, D.
Title Classification of estuarine particles using automated electron-microprobe analysis and multivariate techniques Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication Environmental science and technology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 20 Issue 5 Pages 467-473
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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Language Wos A1986C117800013 Publication Date 2005-03-17
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ISSN 0013-936x; 1520-5851 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113614 Serial 7668
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Author Andreae, M.O.; Charlson, R.J.; Bruynseels, F.; Storms, H.; Van Grieken, R.; Maenhaut, W.
Title Internal mixture of sea salt, silicates, and excess sulfate in marine aerosols Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication Science Abbreviated Journal
Volume 232 Issue 4758 Pages 1620-1623
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Individual aerosol particles from the remote marine atmosphere were investigated by scanning electron microscopy and electron microprobe analysis. A large fraction of the silicate mineral component of the aerosol was found to be internally mixed with sea-salt aerosol particles. This observation explains the unexpected similarity in the size distributions of silicates and sea salt that has been observed in remote marine aerosols. Reentrainment of dust particles previously deposited onto the sea surface and collision between aerosol particles can be excluded as possible source mechanisms for these internally mixed aerosols. The internal mixing could be produced by processes within clouds, including droplet coalescence. Cloud processes may also be responsible for the observed enrichment of excess (nonsea-salt) sulfate on sea-salt particles.
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Language Wos A1986C826900027 Publication Date 2006-10-05
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0036-8075; 1095-9203 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113613 Serial 8116
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Author Van Dyck, P.; Török, S.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Monte Carlo simulation of backscattered peaks in secondary target energy-dispersive X-ray spectra Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication X-ray spectrometry Abbreviated Journal
Volume 15 Issue 4 Pages 231-238
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract A Monte Carlo simulation has been developed to describe the incoherent and coherent scatter processes for the complex geometry of a secondary target energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence system. Photons are followed from the x-ray tube anode until the detection of scattered secondary target photons in the active Si layer of the detector. The program quantitatively shows the broadening of the incoherent scatter peak with increasing atomic number, and it models the incoherent peak shape adequately. The incoherent-to-coherent scatter intensity ratios obtained differ by 1030% from the theoretical values, while their dependence on the sample atomic number corresponds to that expected from theory.
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Language Wos A1986E535600001 Publication Date 2005-05-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0049-8246 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113612 Serial 8280
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Author Bruynseels, F.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Recombination reactions and geometry effects in laser microprobe mass analysis studied with 12C/13C bilayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication International journal of mass spectrometry and ion processes Abbreviated Journal
Volume 74 Issue 2-3 Pages 161-177
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Bilayers of carbon, consisting of a layer of natural carbon and a second layer highly enriched in 13C, were investigated with the LAMMA 500-® instrument. When such a bilayer is perforated by the laser beam, comparable amounts of 12C and 13C are evaporated and partly ionized so that geometry effects and recombination reactions during laser-induced ionization can straightforwardly be studied.
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Language Wos A1986G343200003 Publication Date 2002-07-25
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0168-1176; 1873-2801 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113611 Serial 8461
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Author Bruynseels, F.; Storms, H.; Van Grieken, R.; Van der Auwera, L.
Title Characterization of North-Sea aerosols by individual particle analyses Type A1 Journal article
Year 1988 Publication Atmospheric environment : an international journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 22 Issue 11 Pages 2593-2602
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract On aerosol and rain water samples, collected in the Southern Bight of the North Sea, single particle analyses were performed using both laser microprobe mass analysis and electron-probe X-ray microanalysis in combination with an automated image analysis system. In the aerosols collected from an air mass that had travelled from the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of North France, pure seasalt constituted the most abundant particle type, while aluminosilicates (mostly spherical fly-ash particles) amounted to about 20% and mixed seasalt/aluminosilicate, carbonaceous particles, CaSO4 and spherical iron oxides contributed each 510 %. In air masses that had a longer residence time over the continent, spherical iron oxides, carbonaceous particles and ammonium sulfates together made up 70 % of the total particle load. Seasalt particles were nearly all enriched in sulfate or nitrate, but they were seen to be washed out efficiently after a rain shower. In rain water, some 40 % of the particles appeared to be spherical or irregularly shaped aluminosilicates, from fly-ash and dust dispersal, but more than 50 % consisted of SiO2. The high relative abundance of these particles in rain water may be the result of Al leaching from fly-ash, or of more efficient scavenging by rain droplets.
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Language Wos A1988R523900028 Publication Date 2003-08-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1352-2310 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113610 Serial 7632
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Author Artaxo, P.; Storms, H.; Bruynseels, F.; Van Grieken, R.; Maenhaut, W.
Title Composition and sources of aerosols from the Amazon basin Type A1 Journal article
Year 1988 Publication Journal of geophysical research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 93 Issue D2 Pages 1605-1615
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Aerosols were sampled in the Amazon Basin, as part of the Global Tropospheric Experiment (GTE), during the Amazon Boundary Layer Experiment (ABLE 2A) in JulyAugust 1985. Fine- and coarse-particle fractions were analyzed for 22 elements by particle-induced X ray emission. Gravimetric mass, black carbon, sulfate, and nitrate concentrations were also determined. Morphological and trace element measurements of individual particles were carried out by automated electron probe X ray microanalysis. Various receptor models, including multivariate methods and a chemical mass balance model, were employed in the interpretation of the bulk trace element concentrations. Three factors explained over 85% of the variability of fine- and coarse-mode variables. On the basis of the elemental composition of the factors, two could be identified as plant related, and the third was a soil dust component. Of the coarse-mode aerosol mass concentration (of 7.6±1.6 μg/m3), 62% could be attributed to aerosols released by the vegetation and 11% to soil dust. In the fine mode, soil dust accounted for less than 10% of the measured mass concentration (of 6.8±3.9 μg/m3). The variables related to the plant component were K, P, S, Ca, Mg, Cl, Rb, and the gravimetric mass. The elemental profile of the plant component resembled the bulk plant composition. By single-particle analysis coupled with hierarchical cluster analysis, six to nine different biogenic-related particle groups could be identified in the fine- and coarse-aerosol modes. Almost all particle types consisted predominantly of carbonaceous material, with trace amounts of K, S, Ca, P, Cl, and Na. Only one group, comprising less than 11% of the total number of particles, consisted of soil dustrelated aerosol.
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Language Wos A1988M303000024 Publication Date 2008-02-06
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ISSN 0148-0227; 2156-2202; 0022-1406; 0196-6928; 0196-6936; 0885-3401; 8755-8556; 0196-2256; 0747-7309; 1 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:113609 Serial 7702
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Author Bernardi, A.; Becherini, F.; Verità, M.; Godoi, R.H.M.; Kontozova-Deutsch, V.; Van Grieken, R.; et al.
Title Conservation of stained glass windows with protective glazing : main results from the European VIDRIO research programme Type A1 Journal article
Year 2013 Publication Journal of cultural heritage Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 6 Pages 527-536
Keywords A1 Journal article; Art; History; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The methodology of protecting the European stained glass windows against environmental risk (e.g. meteorological factors, air pollution, microorganisms) by means of an external glazing is not new. In spite of many scientific studies carried out in the last 20 years, some questions were still up for discussion. The European VIDRIO (20022005) project gave an answer to these questions. The research carried out by the different project partners established a new multidisciplinary approach aimed at evaluating the efficiency of the protective glazing systems and their effects on stained glass windows conservation, and finally at assessing the most appropriate strategy to preserve stained glass windows. Scientific results showed that the so-called isothermal glazing (i.e. ventilation by the air coming from the inside of the building) protected efficiently the ancient stained glass window from environmental attack (i.e. rain, pollutants, condensation, thermal shocks) with very limited secondary effects. The scientific research highlighted that its efficiency was strongly related to the technical design of the protective system. In particular, the ventilation and the size of the interspace had to be carefully considered. The research developed within the VIDRIO project was turned into general recommendations to the owners and practitioners on the best practice for the stained glass windows future conservation.
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Language Wos 000326937800009 Publication Date 2013-01-03
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1296-2074 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111817 Serial 7726
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Author Buczyńska, A.J.; Geypens, B.; Van Grieken, R.; De Wael, K.
Title Large-volume injection combined with gas chromatography/isotope ratio mass spectrometry for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Type A1 Journal article
Year 2014 Publication Rapid communications in mass spectrometry Abbreviated Journal Rapid Commun Mass Sp
Volume 28 Issue 1 Pages 1-9
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract RATIONALE: Compound-specific stable isotope analyses of carbon require relatively large amounts of sample for reliable analyses. Commonly applied injections of 1 μL may thus be inefficient for samples with low concentrations of pollutants (e.g. air particulate matter) or when the amount of a sample is limited. METHODS: A Large-Volume Injection (LVI) method for carbon stable isotope ratio analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) was optimized in this study. Gas chromatography/combustion/isotope ratio mass spectrometry (GCCIRMS) and ion trap mass spectrometry (ITMS) were used for the determination of stable carbon isotope ratios and quantification of compounds, respectively. RESULTS: The optimized method resulted in very good reproducibility, even for the most volatile PAH, naphthalene, when a small amount of higher boiling co-solvent was used. No significant fractionation of isotope ratios could be seen and the recoveries of analytes were similar to or better than that of a splitless cold injection. CONCLUSIONS: Injection of 100 μL, instead of the commonly used 1 μL, increases the detection limit for PAHs significantly and/or simplifies the sample preparation step. Using our optimized method, stable carbon isotope ratios can be reliably measured in samples with concentrations of PAHs down to 0.050.1 ng μL1.
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Language Wos 000328248300007 Publication Date 2013-12-16
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ISSN 0951-4198 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.998 Times cited 5 Open Access
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111677 Serial 5689
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Author Subramanian, V.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.
Title Heavy metals distribution in the sediments of Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers Type A1 Journal article
Year 1987 Publication Environmental geology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 9 Issue 2 Pages 93-103
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Bed sediments were collected from the entire region of the Ganges basin and some parts of the Brahmaputra. In addition, selected stations were sampled for suspended sediments as well. The samples were analysed for a number of heavy metals (Fe, Mn, Ni, Cr, Cu, and Zn) by the thin-film energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique. There are pronounced temporal and spatial variations in the heavy metals distributions. Suspended sediments are 510 times richer than the bed sediments. None of the tributaries contribute significant heavy metal load, but around urban areas in Yamuna (tributary of Ganges), very high levels due to the distribution from the drainage network are observed. Compared to the Brahmaputra, the distribution and fractionation of heavy metals in the Ganges sediments are more erratic and highly variable. All the metals considered show high correlation among themselves. Given the high flux of suspended sediments from the Himalayan rivers (nearly 20% of the global flux), the worldwide budget for heavy metal transport may need to be suitably revised.
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Language Wos A1987F245600004 Publication Date 2006-07-30
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ISSN 0943-0105 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111507 Serial 8024
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Author Subramanian, V.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.
Title Transport and fractionation of Pb in river sediments from the Indian sub-continent Type A1 Journal article
Year 1987 Publication Journal of the Geological Society of India Abbreviated Journal
Volume 30 Issue Pages 217-226
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
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ISSN 0016-7622 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111506 Serial 8699
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Author Vandelannoote, R.; Van 't dack, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Effects of alkaline aluminate waste dumping on seawater chemistry Type A1 Journal article
Year 1987 Publication Marine environmental research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 21 Issue 4 Pages 275-288
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract The alkaline aluminate waste, of which 10002000 tonnes are dumped a few times a year off the Belgian coast in the Southern Bight of the North Sea, contains 5·4% NaCl, 1·8% dissolved Al and 7·4% NaOH, in addition to traces of heavy metals and some aniline- and phenol-derivatives. The pH rises locally to 8-5 and the total Al-concentration reaches 120niglitre−1(corresponding to an initial waste dilution factor of only 150) in the 10-m wide track just beyond the discharging barge, but these decay quickly to pH 8·1 and 1 mg litre-1 in the 30-m wide track, 500m behind the barge. The relation between the waste concentration and seawater pH was studied. The white precipitate that forms immediately in the sea was identified as Mg6Al2CO3(OH)164H20 (hydrotalcite-manasseite like). No trace of it was found in the local sediments.
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Language Wos A1987H082300003 Publication Date 2003-08-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0141-1136 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111505 Serial 7845
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Author Subramanian, V.; Van 't dack, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Preliminary studies on the geochemistry of the Cauvery river basin Type A1 Journal article
Year 1985 Publication Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences: earth and planetary sciences Abbreviated Journal
Volume 94 Issue 2 Pages 99-110
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Samples of water and sediments were collected over a three year period from the entire region of Cauvery river basin excluding the estuary. On the basis of our observations, we have calculated the average composition of the Cauvery river at several locations from the catchment to the river mouth, the downstream profile of sediment load, annual erosion rates, solute and sediment fluxes and have predicted on long term changes. The sediment chemistry was determined by x-ray fluorescence (xrf) technique, and calculated mean compositions of the Cauvery and its tributary bed and the suspended sediment were compared to those of world average river sediments. Downstream profiles of some of the elements appear to be controlled by size and mineralogical characteristics besides local factors specific to the location of the samples. Interelemental relationships indicated good correlation among the transition elements indicating their co-genetic behaviour within the drainage basin.
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Language Wos A1985ARL3300004 Publication Date 2010-08-25
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ISSN 0253-4126 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111503 Serial 8410
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Author Ramesh, R.; Subramanian, V.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.
Title The elemental chemistry of sediments in the Krishna River basin, India Type A1 Journal article
Year 1989 Publication Chemical geology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 74 Issue 3/4 Pages 331-341
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Composition of bed, core and suspended sediments collected from Krishna River sediments were studied and the observations are discussed in the light of other Indian rivers, world's average river suspended particles, surficial rock and soils. The contents of V, Cr, Co, Ni, Cu and Zn in the suspended particles are higher in the Krishna River than in the world's average, indicating pollution inputs. Suspended sediments are enriched (5 to 10 times) in all the elements considered relative to bed sediments. Downstream profile and metal/Al ratios of the elements indicate that the mobility of elements within the basin is controlled by basin geology, size and mineralogical characteristics. Good correlations observed for a number of elements point out to their common sink in the clay fraction of the sediments. There is no systematic variation with depth for the major elements and most of the elements are considerably higher compared to estuarine or Bay of Bengal sediments.
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Language Wos A1989T007000012 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0009-2541 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111482 Serial 7885
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Author Bosch, B.; Leleu, M.; Oustrière, P.; Sarcia, C.; Sureau, J.F.; Blommaert, W.; Gijbels, R.; Sadurski, A.; Vandelannoote, R.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 'T Dack, L.;
Title Hydrogeochemistry in the zinclead mining district of Les Malines (Gard, France) Type A1 Journal article
Year 1986 Publication Chemical geology Abbreviated Journal Chem Geol
Volume 55 Issue 1/2 Pages 31-44
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Sensitive multi-element analysis techniques together with major-element and isotopic analyses were applied to spring, mine and surface waters in the vicinity of an important known zinclead deposit in a carbonate environment, in the Les Malines area (Gard, France). Both the dissolved and suspended phases were investigated, and concretions and sediments were also considered in some cases. This methodological test shows that the ore body leaves various clear fingerprints, such as the Zn, As, Sb, Pb and U levels in the dissolved phase, the sulfate increment and the δ 34S. Some of the elements in solution are controlled by slightly soluble compounds, e.g. Zn by smithsonite and hydrozincite, Ba by barite, and Pb by hydrocerussite. Mapping the saturation indices for these elements appears useful for displaying the hydrogeochemical anomaly.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1986C743300003 Publication Date 2003-08-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0009-2541; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 3.524 Times cited 3 Open Access
Notes Approved CRYSTALLOGRAPHY 19/26 Q3 # PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER 53/67 Q4 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111481 Serial 1537
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Author Subramanian, V.; Van 't dack, L.; Van Grieken, R.
Title Chemical composition of river sediments from the Indian sub-continent Type A1 Journal article
Year 1985 Publication Chemical geology Abbreviated Journal
Volume 48 Issue Pages 271-280
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract River sediments from all of the major drainage basins (except the Indus) in the Indian sub-continent were collected and analysed by thin-film X-ray fluorescence technique (XRF) to determine their chemical composition. On the basis of analysis of more than 120 samples, average chemical compositions of river-borne sediments from the Indian sub-continent have been calculated. Also, average concentration values for sediments from each of the river basins, and the sub-continent average and the inter-basin differences are discussed in relation to weathering processes in the drainage basins. Comparisons have been made with the chemistry of sediments from the Bay of Bengal (which receives the bulk of sediments delivered by Indian rivers). Our observations are discussed in the light of average chemical composition of world-river sediments and the world surface rock exposed for continental weathering.
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Language Wos A1985AFW3500022 Publication Date 2003-08-06
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ISSN 0009-2541 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111480 Serial 7654
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Author Vandelannoote, R.; Blommaert, W.; Sadurski, A.; Van 'T Dack, L.; Gijbels, R.; Van Grieken, R.; Bosch, B.; Leleu, M.; Rochon, J.; Sarcia, C.; Sureau, J.F.;
Title Trace-elemental anomalies in surface water near a small lead-zinc mineralization at Menez-Albot (Brittany, France) Type A1 Journal article
Year 1984 Publication Journal of geochemical exploration Abbreviated Journal J Geochem Explor
Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 33-46
Keywords A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Sensitive multi-element analysis techniques were applied to water samples collected in the vicinity of a small Zn-Pb-Cu sulfide mineralization in the region of Menez-Albot (Finistère, France). The variation of the trace-element content along a local stream shows the presence of the mineralization, mainly through a simultaneous positive anomaly in solution for a group of about 10 elements (e.g. Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Sb) which are connected with this type of mineralization. The anomaly decreases steeply due to the influx of swamp water rich in Fe, Mn and organic matter. The precipitation barrier is reflected in the stream sediment composition. Contamination from fertilizers was observed in some samples.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos A1984SF42900004 Publication Date 2003-08-07
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0375-6742; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.747 Times cited 4 Open Access
Notes Approved no
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111449 Serial 3695
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Author Vandelannoote, R.; Blommaert, W.; Van 't dack, L.; Gijbels, R.; van Grieken, R.
Title Statistical grouping and controlling factors of dissolved trace elements in a surface water system Type A3 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Environmental technology letters Abbreviated Journal
Volume 4 Issue 8/9 Pages 363-376
Keywords A3 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Sensitive multi‐element analytical techniques were applied to determine 24 dissolved trace components in 25 different water samples from a 10 km2 zone in Brittany, France. Correspondence factor and multiple regression analyses showed that the elements considered are influenced mainly by the presence of: Fe‐Mn oxide accumulations, a local poly‐metallic sulfide mineralization, and non‐mineralized host rocks, agricultural activity and abundant organic material in local swamps. Via these numerical techniques the location of the poly‐metallic ore body can be derived from the data set.
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Publisher Place of Publication London Editor
Language Wos Publication Date 2008-12-17
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0143-2060; ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record
Impact Factor Times cited 1 Open Access
Notes Approved PHYSICS, APPLIED 28/145 Q1 #
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:111443 Serial 3157
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Author Malenky, B.; Van Grieken, R.; Van 't dack, L.; Luria, M.
Title Atmospheric trace element concentrations in Jerusalem, Israel Type A1 Journal article
Year 1983 Publication Atmospheric environment Abbreviated Journal
Volume 17 Issue 4 Pages 819-822
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract Trace elements found in aerosols were monitored in Jerusalem during the 1979 winter season utilizing an X-ray fluoresence technique. Most of the particulate mass was associated with the natural soil elements, such as Ca, Fe, K and Ti. Only a small fraction of the mass was comprised of elements clearly emitted from human sources, e.g. Pb, Br, V, Ni and Zn. An excellent correspondence was found between the enrichment factors observed in this study and those postulated for other parts of the world. However, the concentration of Ca and Sr in the Jerusalem suspended dust is substantially higher when compared with world averages of urban aerosols.
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Language Wos A1983QS29300018 Publication Date 2003-08-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1352-2310 ISBN Additional Links (down) UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:111438 Serial 7532
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