The collection of PM10 for toxicological investigation: comparisons between different collecting devices

A positive correlation has been established between increased levels of airborne particulate pollution and adverse health effects, the toxicological mechanisms of which are poorly understood. For toxicologists to unambiguously determine thesemechanisms, truly representative samples of ambient PM₁₀ are required. This presents problems, as PM₁₀ collecting equipment commonly employed, such as the Tapered Element Oscillating Microbalance (TEOM®), heat the inflow toexclude moisture or use fibrous filters, resulting in a PM₁₀sample that may have undergone significant chemical change on thefilter surface or is contaminated by filter fibres. Other systems(i.e. Negretti and Partisol) can successfully collect PM₁₀ without chemical alteration or filter contamination. Comparativecollections from Port Talbot, S. Wales suggest that TEOMs and Negretti/Partisol systems collect different PM₁₀'s; the principle difference arising from the TEOM's heating chamber, which precipitates water-soluble ions and volatilises some organic components. This results in both the mass and compositionof the PM₁₀'s being altered. Particle size distributionsfor Negretti and Partisol collections highlighted differences mainly attributed to different flow rates. The results of thiswork demonstrate that simple correlations between PM₁₀ massand adverse health effects are problematic. Furthermore, elucidation of the complex fractionation and chemical changes indifferent collectors is necessary.     

镉─邻菲啰啉配合物吸附波的研究与应用

在ｐＨ３．３的盐酸－醋酸钠介质中．镉－邻菲啉配合物在－０．６５Ｖ（ｖＳ．ＳＣＥ）处产生一灵敏的吸附波，其二次导数波高与镉浓度在０．０００６～０．１ｍｇ／Ｌ范围内呈良好的线性关系，检出下限达０．０００３ｍｇ／Ｌ。极谱波性质的研究表明该波具有配合物吸附波的特征。方法已用于环境水样中微量错的测定，结果与其它方法吻合。     

Emissions of gaseous and particulate pollutants in a port and harbour region in India

Ports can generate large quantity of pollutants in the atmosphere due to various activities like loading and unloading,transportation, and construction operations. Determination of the character and quantity of emissions from individual sources is an essential step in any project to control and minimize the emissions.In this study a detailed emission inventory of total suspendedparticulate matter (TSP), particulate matter less than 10 m(PM₁₀), sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NO_x) for a port and harbour project near Mumbai is compiled. Results show that the total annual average contributions of TSP and PM₁₀ from all the port activitieswere 872 and 221 t yr^-1, respectively. Annual average emissions of gaseous pollutants SO₂ and NO_xwere 56 and 397 t yr^-1, respectively, calculatedby using emission factors for different port activities. The maximum TSP emission (419 t yr ^-1) was from paved roads, while the least (0.4 t yr^-1) was from bulk handling activity. The maximum PM₁₀ emission (123 t yr^-1) was from unpaved roads and minimum (0.2 t yr^-1) from bulk handling operations. Similarly the ratio of TSP and PM₁₀ emission was highest (5.18) from paved roads and least (2.17) from bulk handling operations. Regression relation was derivedfrom existing emission data of TSP and PM₁₀ from variousport activities. Good correlation was observed between TSP andPM₁₀ having regression coefficient >0.8.     

表征室外人体暴露的监测网络设计(续完)

对悬浮颗粒物室外人体暴露的测定一直受到可用资源的限制。设计有效的网络就要求对测定方法的选择、采样点的数量、采样时间、采样频率等进行调整。采样位置要求能表征因周围污染源对附近地区和城市最小影响的空间数值。虽然大多数判定PM是否达标的测定方法是每第3天至第6天的24h监测，但是室外人体暴露的评价要求连续监测一整天。最好有1h或更短时间的监测时段。更详细的粒径大小和化学性质数据也很有必要，因为较小的颗粒及其特殊的化学物质要比总的样品质量更有助于反映对健康的不良影响。     

表征室外人体暴露的监测网络设计(续一)

对悬浮颗粒物室外人体暴露的测定一直受到可用资源的限制，设计有效的网络就要求对测定方法的选择、采样点的数量、采样时间、采样频率等进行调整。采样位置要求能表征因周围污染源对附近地区和城市最小影响的空间数值。虽然大多数判定PM是否达标的测定方法是每第3天至第6天的24h监测，但是室外人体暴露的评价要求连续监测一整天，最好有1h或更短时间的监测时段。更详细的粒径大小和化学性质数据也很有必要，因为较小的颗粒及其特殊的化学物质要比总的样品质量更有助于反映对缝康的不良影响。     

Fetal nuchal oedema and antenatal diagnosis of trisomy 10

Trisomy 10 was detected at amniocentesis undertaken following observation of fetal nuchal oedema. This is the first report of fetal trisomy 10 in association with nuchal oedema. The physical features of fetal trisomy 10 are described.     

吉林市大气中PM10和PAHs污染特征

研究了吉林市大气PM10的污染水平和其中优控PAHs总量的地区和季节分布特征。同时对PM10与PAHs的相关性进行了分析。研究表明，PAHs与大气PM10的地区分布大致成正相关，春季最重，夏季最轻：哈达湾最重，江南公园最轻。两者同时受到污染源排放和气象因素的影响。     

哈尔滨道路附近大气可吸入颗粒物浓度及其成份分析

采集了2005年8月具有代表性的道路附近空气中可吸入颗粒物(PM10),分析了PM10中的离子、重金属及碳成分含量。结果表明,哈尔滨市道路附近PM10离子组分中SO42-、NH4+、Ca2+浓度较高,其主要来源于交通尘污染;富集因子法表明元素Cr、Zn和Pb来源于人为污染;EC/TC大于0.36,主要来自于汽车尾气等一次污染源的排放。     

广州市大气可吸入颗粒物(PM10)中多环芳烃的季节变化

采集广州五山、荔湾(2002-06-12～2003-06-31)2个采样点共112个PM10样品进行了GC/MS分析,结果表明2采样点全年多环芳烃浓度范围为8.11～106.26 ng·m-3,呈现出夏季低冬季高的特征.PAHs化合物的相对分布也呈明显的季节变化,5～6环PAHs的比重夏季比冬季高,而3～4环PAHs的比重冬季比夏季高.冬季PAHs可分为2种模式,不同模式之间PAHs的浓度和分布特征有明显的差异.统计结果表明,广州市多环芳烃浓度变化主要受气象条件的影响,风速(当温度＜20℃时)和温度(当温度＞20℃时)是影响多环芳烃浓度最主要的因素.此外,本研究还表明,汽车尾气排放是广州市大气颗粒物多环芳烃污染最主要的污染来源.     

两种奥氏体不锈钢酸性盐雾腐蚀行为研究

目的研究0Cr18Ni9(钝化)不锈钢与0Cr18Ni10Ti(钝化)不锈钢在酸性盐雾条件下的腐蚀行为,为发动机零件选材及防护措施的改进提供依据。方法按GJB150.11A—2009《军用装备环境试验方法盐雾试验》进行,调节溶液p H到3.5±0.5,以24 h喷雾润湿+24 h干燥为一个循环,分别开展2(96 h)、4(192 h)、5(240 h)个循环的酸性盐雾试验。采用目视、称量、X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)及能谱仪(EDS)对盐雾腐蚀后试样进行观察及分析。结果 0Cr18Ni9(钝化)与0Cr18Ni10Ti(钝化)两种奥氏体不锈钢均发生了轻微的腐蚀,主要为局部腐蚀及均匀腐蚀。结论两种金属在酸性盐雾条件下耐蚀性良好,且可满足目前海军型发动机对材料耐酸性盐雾腐蚀的要求,0Cr18Ni9(钝化)略优于0Cr18Ni10Ti(钝化)。