Distribution of major, minor and trace metals in lake environments of Antarctica

E. Mentasti; O. Abollino; M. Aceto; S. Buoso; M. Malandrino

doi:10.1051/jp4:20030435

Distribution of major, minor and trace metals in lake environments of Antarctica

E. Mentasti
, O. Abollino
, M. Aceto
, S. Buoso
, M. Malandrino

Department of Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition

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The distribution of a series of metals in natural samples collected in four Antarctic lakes (Carezza, Edmonson Point, Inexpressible Island and Tarn Flat), during the Italian Expeditions carried out in the period 1993-2001 within the National Research Program on Antarctica, was examined. The concentrations of thirteen elements, namely, Al, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Si, Sr and Zn, were determined in all the lacustrine samples. In addition, the concentration of Cd, Co, Ni and Pb was evaluated in the water samples and the one of La, Li, Ti and Y in the sediment and algae samples. The results obtained from lacustrine waters analysis were elaborated by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA). In addition, for algae samples, the enrichment factor (C_algae/C_water) was calculated to check their bioaccumulation properties towards some heavy metals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	867-870
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal De Physique. IV : JP
Volume	107
Issue number	II
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:20030435
Publication status	Published - May 2003
Event	XII International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment - Grenoble, France Duration: 26 May 2003 → 30 May 2003

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Distribution of major, minor and trace metals in lake environments of Antarctica

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