Antimony distribution in soils and plants near an abandoned mining site

Pérez-Sirvent, Cármen; Martínez-Sánchez, María José; Martínez-López, Salvadora; Hernández‐Córdoba, Manuel

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“…The absorption of major and trace elements by plants can occur through the roots (main entry route) (Pérez-Sirvent et al, 2011) or through leaf stomata after atmospheric deposition over them (Madejón, 2003). Part of the trace elements that are absorbed by roots can be stored in them, or they can be quickly transported to aerial parts where they are also stored (Pérez-Sirvent et al, 2011;Reimann et al, 2001).…”

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“…Part of the trace elements that are absorbed by roots can be stored in them, or they can be quickly transported to aerial parts where they are also stored (Pérez-Sirvent et al, 2011;Reimann et al, 2001). The concentration of trace elements can be high in plant species growing in contaminated soils, not only in the leaves but also in the branches (Gratton et al, 2000;Reimann et al, 2001;Robinson et al, 2001) and may pose severe risks to the health of the population on occasions (Lee et al, 2006).…”

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“…In general, total metal concentration in soils is a key factor affecting the uptake by plants (Anawar et al, 2008;Moreno-Jiménez et al, 2009), but not always they are correlated with leaf concentration. The bioavailability of metals also affects to plant absorption, which it can be dependent on the total soil concentrations (Moreno-Jiménez et al, 2009), soil properties (Adamo et al, 2002;Martínez-Sánchez et al, 2008;Navarro et al, 2008) and metal speciation (Pérez-Sirvent et al, 2011). For example, As and Cu concentrations in vegetation were found to be correlated with EDTA extractions instead of with total soil contents (Anawar et al, 2008;Bech et al, 1997), and the use of several amendments can favour metal solubilisation and promote the absorption by vegetation (Clemente et al, 2007).…”

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Trace elements absorption by citrus in a heavily polluted mining site

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González²,

Galán³

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Trace elements absorption by citrus in a heavily polluted mining site

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González²,

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2012

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“…Globally, acid mine drainage (AMD) from oxidation of sulfide minerals is a crucial problem for the global mining industry [6][7][8][9][10], because most sulfide minerals contain heavy metals and metalloids (i.e., As, Cu, Cd, Fe, Hg, Mn, Pb, Sb, and Zn). Contamination of antimony (Sb) in AMD-influenced water and soils has also been noted in several studies [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]. A recent study addresses the secondary and weathering process of Sb and their spreading contamination in sediments and water from abandoned mining areas [25][26][27][28][29].…”

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Understanding the Weathering Process of Antimony Minerals: Case Study Sb-Mine Sulzburg, Black Forest, Germany

Chawchai

Bissen

2018

App. Envi. Res.

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Concerns about heavy metal and metalloid contamination from mine dumps is one of the most intensively discussed issues in society, politics, and academia, because of the levels of pollution, and its toxic properties. During the Middle Ages the Black Forest was one of the most successful mining areas in Southwestern Germany. Historical records show that Sulzburg was a mining town in the Black Forest since the 10th century, but was abandoned in the 19th century. Nowadays this town is considered as an important recreation area in the country. Therefore, soil and water quality and any contamination are of great concern. The purpose of this research was to understand the weathering process and environmental impact of heavy metals and metalloids from the old antimony (Sb) mine sites in Sulzburg. In this study, we examined the mineralogy and whole-rock chemistry and per-formed soil sequential extraction and water chemical analysis around mine sites. The results show that the Sb deposits in Sulzburg contain mixtures of antimony-lead-bearing sulfides and sulfosalts in hydrothermal quartz veins. The primary ore stibnite (Sb2S3) and boulangerite (Pb5Sb4S11) occur associated with pyrite, arsenopyrite, and sphalerite. The whole-rock chemistry of Sb-Mine Sulzburg is characterized by considerable Sb2O3 (4-25 %) and PbO contents (2-7 %). This agrees with the che-mical composition of Sb minerals. Based on soil sequential extraction, toxic elements (Sb, Pb, As) mostly remain in the residual fraction. Comparing the water analysis at and around Sb-mine Sulzburg, Sb concentrations are lower than those of As and Pb for all water samples. This is possible due to the strong affinity of Sb to Fe-oxides-hydroxides and amorphous material and a lower mobi-lity, from the source into water. Based on these findings, we argue that sources of toxic elements and weathering process in Sulzburg are important from the ecotoxicity perspective. Changes in oxidizing or reducing conditions can lead to release and mobilization of Sb, As, and Pb into the environment.

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“…This would cause a serious heavy metal pollution to ecological environment, thus posing a potential threat to human health. Furthermore, the threat is also posed towards the sustainable development of local economy, which is dependent on the ecological environment [ 1 – 3 ].…”

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Spatial Variability and Distribution of the Metals in Surface Runoff in a Nonferrous Metal Mine

Ren

Chen

Zhu

et al. 2016

Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry

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The spatial variation and distribution features of the metals tested in the surface runoff in Xikuangshan Bao Daxing miming area were analyzed by combining statistical methods with a geographic information system (GIS). The results showed that the maximum concentrations of those five kinds of the metals (Sb, Zn, Cu, Pb, and Cd) in the surface runoff of the antimony mining area were lower than the standard value except the concentration of metal Ni. Their concentrations were 497.1, 2.0, 1.8, 22.2, and 22.1 times larger than the standard value, respectively. This metal pollution was mainly concentrated in local areas, which were seriously polluted. The variation coefficient of Sb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Cd was between 0.4 to 0.6, wherein the Sb's spatial variability coefficient is 50.56%, indicating a strong variability. Variation coefficients of the rest of metals were less than 50%, suggesting a moderate variability. The spatial structure analysis showed that the squared correlation coefficient (R 2) of the models fitting for Sb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Cd was between 0.721 and 0.976; the ratio of the nugget value (C 0) to the abutment value (C + C 0) was between 0.0767 and 0.559; the semivariogram of Sb, Zn, Ni, and Pb was in agreement with a spherical model, while semivariogram of Cu and Cd was in agreement with Gaussian model, and both had a strong spatial correlation. The trend and spatial distribution indicated that those pollution distributions resulting from Ni, Pb, and Cd are similar, mainly concentrated in both ends of north and south in eastern part. The main reasons for the pollution were attributed to the residents living, transportation, and industrial activities; the Sb distribution was concentrated mainly in the central part, of which the pollution was assigned to the mining and the industrial activity; the pollution distributions of Zn and Cu were similar, mainly concentrated in both ends of north and south as well as in west; the sources of the metals were widely distributed.

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Antimony distribution in soils and plants near an abandoned mining site

Cited by 37 publications

References 11 publications

Trace elements absorption by citrus in a heavily polluted mining site

Trace elements absorption by citrus in a heavily polluted mining site

Understanding the Weathering Process of Antimony Minerals: Case Study Sb-Mine Sulzburg, Black Forest, Germany

Spatial Variability and Distribution of the Metals in Surface Runoff in a Nonferrous Metal Mine

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