Essays about: "indicator for metal pollution"

Found 2 essays containing the words indicator for metal pollution.

1. 1. Zinc tolerance of freshwater diatoms isolated from sites with zinc pollution; and pH effect on zinc toxicity

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

   Author : Amanda Hedenborg; [2016]
   Keywords : freshwater diatoms; indicator for metal pollution; zinc pollution; pH; malformations;

   Abstract : The aim with this study was to observe the zinc (Zn), tolerance for different strains isolated from sites with Zn pollution and to observe if lower pH decreases the Zn toxicity. Another aim was to see if malformations could be an indicator for Zn pollution. Zn is found naturally in the bedrock, sediment and waterbodies. READ MORE

3. 2. Spatial distribution of heavy metals in surface marine sediments in the Mediterranean region

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

   Author : Dimitra Kampezidou; [2015]
   Keywords : heavy metals; pollution; spatial distribution; surface marine sediments; Mediterranean Sea; enrichment factor;

   Abstract : Several scientific articles were mainly reviewed from Umeå’ s university database in order to determine the distribution, degree of contamination, and the sources of 7 selected heavy metals (Cr, Pb, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, Ni) in surface sediments along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. The Enrichment factor (EF) was used as pollution indicator to evaluate the extent of metal contamination in all the investigated areas. READ MORE