Sujatha, C H; Manju, Nair P(International Science Congress Association, April 14, 2013)
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Abstract:
Distribution of toxic metal in the sediment core is an important area of research for environmental impact studies. Sediment
cores were collected from two prominent region(C1 and C2) of CE and subjected to geochemical analysis to determine
distribution of toxic metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu and Pb ), texture characteristics, total organic carbon (TOC) and CHNS.
Statistical analysis was done to understand the interrelationship between the components. In the studied cores, metal
contamination level was identified for Pb, Cu; Cr, in C1 and C2 respectively. The metal distribution depends on the
granulometric factor, geogenic mineral components and anthropogenic input. Correlation analysis (CA) and Principal
component(PCA) analysis also support these results
Description:
Research Journal of Chemical Sciences,Vol. 3(4), 65-69, April (2013)