Heavy metal contamination of topsoil around a cement factory – A case study of Obajana Cement Plc
The concentration of heavy metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Pb and Ni) in topsoil samples around Obajana Cement Plc was determined to assess the impact of cement dust emitted from the factory environment. The analysis was carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Samples of the topsoil were collecte...
Main Authors: | Victoria Omolara Enobong Akpambang, Gloria Chiogo Ebuzeme, Joshua Oluwatobi Akinola |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-12-01
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Series: | Environmental Pollutants & Bioavailability |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/26395940.2021.2024090 |
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