Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
10th Regional IUAPPA Conference, İstanbul, Türkiye, 23 - 26 Eylül 1997, ss.280-285, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In this study, measured concentrations of some heavy metals (Fe, Zn, and Cu) in particulate matter in atmosphere around the Aliaga Industrial Region are presented. 24-hr integrated particulate matter samples from the atmosphere were taken to assess the air quality in and around the Aliaga and analysed to determine the heavy metal concentrations in five measurement stations. Heavy metal concentration levels decrease gradually as the stations are further. Between the 3 heavy metals of Fe, Zn, Cu, iron is the leading one in concentrations. Second highest metallic element in the ambient air is zinc. The lowest level heavy metal among the three heavy metals is cupper. High iron concentrations and especially their spatial variation with respect to proximity to the industries show that they originate from the iron and steelworks. Due to the toxic effects of the heavy metal contamination, more stringent measures must be taken to stop these emissions.