Contamination and comprehensive risk assessment of heavy metals in Liangtan River, Chongqing, China

Distribution and fraction of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, Zn, and Mn) in water and sediment in Liangtan River, Chongqing was analyzed using the atomic absorption spectrometry method. Pearson correlation coefficient, bioavailability index, geoaccumulation index and potential ecological risk index were intro...

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Main Authors: Lei Wang, Li-ao Wang, Wei Yang, Xue Zhao, Xue Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-10-01
Series:Chemical Speciation & Bioavailability
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09542299.2016.1204626