An improved method for rapid and safe preparation and measurement of dimethylmercury using gas chromatography-atomic fluorescence spectrometry

Chen, Yingying; Zhang, Qingzhe; Zhang, Lian; Wang, Yingjun; Song, Yue; Li, Yanbin; Yin, Yongguang; Cai, Yong

doi:10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464472

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“…The methodologies employed for the analysis and testing of soil heavy metals were as follows: As and Hg were scrutinized utilizing atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS) [26,27]; Cd, Ni, Cu, Pb, Zn, and Se were scrutinized through the sophisticated technique of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) [28,29]. Cr was analyzed by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) [30], and the pH value was analyzed using the potentiometric method (POT) [31].…”

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Characteristics of Soil Heavy Metal Pollution and Health Risks in Chenzhou City

Kuang,

Chen,

Zhu

2024

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The objective of this inquiry is to illuminate the attributes of heavy metal contamination and evaluate the potential ecological hazards inherent in the surface soil of Chenzhou City. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on 600 systematically collected soil samples within the study area, utilizing enrichment factors, geo-accumulation indices, comprehensive pollution indices, potential ecological hazard indices, and health risk assessment models to evaluate the degree of heavy metal contamination in the soil, potential ecological risks, and associated health hazards. The findings reveal that the average enrichment factor (EF) for each heavy metal is below 2, with the hierarchy from highest to lowest being Hg > Cd > Cu > Pb > Ni > Zn > Cr > As. Approximately 78.67% of soil samples exhibit no pollution to weak pollution levels based on heavy metal enrichment factors. Moreover, the comprehensive pollution index (IPIN) indicates that 95.17% of soil samples are within safe and pollution-free levels, indicating an overall environmentally secure setting. However, 2.67% of samples display heightened potential ecological risk levels, primarily concentrated in the southwestern region of the study area, influenced by nearby industrial activities. Additionally, it is noteworthy that both the non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health hazards emanating from soil heavy metals to adult individuals lie within tolerable thresholds. Among these, arsenic (As), chromium (Cr), and lead (Pb) have been discerned as the principal non-carcinogenic agents. It is of particular significance that only a solitary soil specimen, located in the southwestern quadrant of the investigative region, manifests detectable health perils for children.

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Characteristics of Soil Heavy Metal Pollution and Health Risks in Chenzhou City

Kuang,

Chen,

Zhu

2024

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“…In this case Chen and co-workers developed a new DMHg generator which proved superior to the conventional approach. 99 Usually, DMHg is prepared via a reaction of Hg 2+ with MeCo in a saline solution in a reaction bottle and this can also lead to the formation of other Hg species such as Hg 0 and MeHg, with the latter favoured as reaction time increases. This necessitates a further purification which increases the risk of human exposure.…”

Section: Elemental Speciation Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%