A case study on atmospheric lead pollution in Izmir

Yilmaz Z., Pinar C.

10th Regional IUAPPA Conference, İstanbul, Turkey, 23 - 26 September 1997, pp.311-316, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
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  • City: İstanbul
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.311-316
  • Keywords: air pollution, atmospheric lead pollution, industrial lead loads
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this study, the scale of lead pollution in the atmosphere and sources of pollution are determined and proposing control strategies for city of Izmir are given. Sampling of stack gases were performed at six of the most important industrial sources within the city of Izmir. The samples were analysed to find total particulate matters and their lead contents.