The occurrence and distribution of trace metals in the Mississippi River and its tributaries
Science of Total Environment
By: Howard E. Taylor, J.R. Garbarino, and T.I. Brinton
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Abstract
Quantitative and semiquantitative analyses of dissolved trace metals are reported for designated sampling sites on the Mississippi River and its main tributaries utilizing depth-integrated and width-integrated sampling technology to collect statistically representative samples. Data are reported for three sampling periods, including: July-August 1987, November-December 1987, and May-June 1988. Concentrations of Al, As, Ba, Be, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Pb, Sr, Tl, U, V, and Zn are reported quantitatively, with the remainder of the stable metals in the periodic table reported semiquantitatively. Correlations between As and V, Ba and U, Cu and Zn, Li and Ba, and Li and U are significant at the 99% confidence level for each of the sampling trips. Comparison of the results of this study for selected metals with other published data show generally good agreement for Cr, Cu, Fe, and Zn, moderate agreement for Mo, and poor agreement for Cd and V.
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Taylor, H.E., Garbarino, J., and Brinton, T., 1990, The occurrence and distribution of trace metals in the Mississippi River and its tributaries: Science of Total Environment, v. 97-98, p. 369-384, https://doi.org/10.1016/0048-9697(90)90251-O.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The occurrence and distribution of trace metals in the Mississippi River and its tributaries |
| Series title | Science of Total Environment |
| DOI | 10.1016/0048-9697(90)90251-O |
| Volume | 97-98 |
| Year Published | 1990 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 16 p. |
| First page | 369 |
| Last page | 384 |