Abstract
This study uses magnetic measurements to evaluate the heavy metal contamination of the surface sediments on Shilaoren Beach. The values of the laboratory magnetic measurements have a positive relationship with the concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, As and Pb. The field magnetic parameter provides an effective and rapid method for evaluating the distribution and dispersal of heavy metal. Sediments with higher heavy metal contents generally accumulate near higher and lower tide lines on the beach, reflecting the control of waves and tides. The sewage and stormwater outlets are the primary sources of the heavy metal contamination. Variations in seasonal waves and winds affect the sediment transport and the heavy metal distribution patterns. Based on the Australian ISQG-Low sediment quality criteria, Fe, Mn and Cr generally exhibit intermediate accumulation levels, whereas Pb and Zn exhibit higher accumulation levels because of the socioeconomic status of the area surrounding the beach.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 291-301 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Marine Pollution Bulletin |
| Volume | 117 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Laboratory and field magnetic evaluation of the heavy metal contamination on Shilaoren Beach, China. / Wang, Yonghong; Huang, Qinghui; Lemckert, Charles; Ma, Ying.
In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol. 117, No. 1-2, 15.04.2017, p. 291-301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Laboratory and field magnetic evaluation of the heavy metal contamination on Shilaoren Beach, China
AU - Wang, Yonghong
AU - Huang, Qinghui
AU - Lemckert, Charles
AU - Ma, Ying
PY - 2017/4/15
Y1 - 2017/4/15
N2 - This study uses magnetic measurements to evaluate the heavy metal contamination of the surface sediments on Shilaoren Beach. The values of the laboratory magnetic measurements have a positive relationship with the concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, As and Pb. The field magnetic parameter provides an effective and rapid method for evaluating the distribution and dispersal of heavy metal. Sediments with higher heavy metal contents generally accumulate near higher and lower tide lines on the beach, reflecting the control of waves and tides. The sewage and stormwater outlets are the primary sources of the heavy metal contamination. Variations in seasonal waves and winds affect the sediment transport and the heavy metal distribution patterns. Based on the Australian ISQG-Low sediment quality criteria, Fe, Mn and Cr generally exhibit intermediate accumulation levels, whereas Pb and Zn exhibit higher accumulation levels because of the socioeconomic status of the area surrounding the beach.
AB - This study uses magnetic measurements to evaluate the heavy metal contamination of the surface sediments on Shilaoren Beach. The values of the laboratory magnetic measurements have a positive relationship with the concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cr, Ni, As and Pb. The field magnetic parameter provides an effective and rapid method for evaluating the distribution and dispersal of heavy metal. Sediments with higher heavy metal contents generally accumulate near higher and lower tide lines on the beach, reflecting the control of waves and tides. The sewage and stormwater outlets are the primary sources of the heavy metal contamination. Variations in seasonal waves and winds affect the sediment transport and the heavy metal distribution patterns. Based on the Australian ISQG-Low sediment quality criteria, Fe, Mn and Cr generally exhibit intermediate accumulation levels, whereas Pb and Zn exhibit higher accumulation levels because of the socioeconomic status of the area surrounding the beach.
KW - Heavy metals
KW - Lab and field measurements
KW - Magnetic properties
KW - Shilaoren Beach, China
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85012917661&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.01.080
DO - 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.01.080
M3 - Article
VL - 117
SP - 291
EP - 301
JO - Marine Pollution Bulletin
JF - Marine Pollution Bulletin
SN - 0025-326X
IS - 1-2
ER -