Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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Volume 241: Issue 3
Determination of some trace elements in natural and fertilised Libyan soils using INAA and ED-XRF
Authors:
U. El-GhawiTechnical University of Budapest Institute of Nuclear Techniques H-1521 Budapest Hungary

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N. VajdaTechnical University of Budapest Institute of Nuclear Techniques H-1521 Budapest Hungary

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Gy. PátzayTechnical University of Budapest Department of Chemical Technology H-1521 Budapest Hungary

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Pages:
605–610
Online Publication Date:
10 Apr 2006
Publication Date:
17 Sep 1999
Article Category:
Research Article
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02347220
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Abstract  

Samples of natural and fertilised soils were collected from Al-Gheran region, west of Tripoli, Libya. The samples were investigated by means of INAA and ED-XRF for Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Cs, Ba, Hf, Ta, Pb and Th. The results indicate that the concentrations of K, Ca, Zn, Sr and Pb are 2–4 fold higher in fertilised compared to natural soil, while the concentrations of Al, Si, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Rb, Y, Nb, Cs, Ba Ta and Th are nearly the same in all samples. Mn and Fe values in two arable soils have been found to be 4–6 times lower than the average concentration in the earth's surface soils. This study concludes that, although the levels of some trace elements important for human health are very low in both natural and fertilised soils. Further research is needed to understand the full significance of the distribution transfer and toxicity of trace elements introduced in imported fertilisers.

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0236-5731
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1588-2780

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Journal of Radionalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
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