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HEAVY METAL VARIATION IN THE SOILS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BALAN MINING PERIMETER

R. Balint

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Abstract

Balan perimeter is one of the most representative mining zones of the Eastern Carpathians, well known for its copper ores, represented mainly by massive and/or disseminated pyrite and chalcopyrite concordantly interlayered with low grade Cambrian metamorphites of the Tulghes Group. The chemical study of these accumulations highlighted the presence of elements (Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Co, Mn) which, by geochemical characteristics and behaviour, can be included in the category of heavy metals and which, by build-up and/or migration in the surface water network and soils, can become pollution factors. The present study has the objective of investigating the accumulation and migration patterns of the mentioned elements in soils.

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Title
HEAVY METAL VARIATION IN THE SOILS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BALAN MINING PERIMETER
Authors
R. Balint
Proceedings
10th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM2010
Publisher
SGEM Scientific GeoConference
Year
2010
Pages
617-624
SWS Citekey
Balint2010125
ISSN
Not available yet
ISBN
954-91818-1-2
Language
en
Publication type
Conference Paper
Keywords
Ecology and Environmental Protectionaqueous solutionsheavy metalspollutionsoils
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