Affiliation: | (1) IChTM—Chemistry Center, Njegoeva 12, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro;(2) Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12–16, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro;(3) Alternative Academic Educational Network (AAEN), Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro |
Abstract: | We applied statistical methods to the data of a 5-year sampling period to characterize the features of trace elements in airborne particulate matter at the South Adriatic Coast. The analysis of surface soil samples was also performed. The data were processed by cluster analysis, enrichment factor determination and receptor rose statistics. It is shown that the principal element association consists of Fe, Mn and Ti originating from surface material resuspension. Hg and Se were shown to originate from more complex natural and anthropogenic processes. A strong emission source of Cd and Se was identified in the SSE direction.Selected article from the Regional Symposium on Chemistry and Environment Krusevac, Serbia, June 2003, organized by Dr. Branimir Jovancicevic. |