Concentration of Heavy Metals in Bangkok Metropolitan Area

H. U. Khan

doi:10.1080/10934528109375011

Concentration of Heavy Metals in Bangkok Metropolitan Area

H. U. Khan^*

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

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Abstract

Concentrations of some potentially hazardous heavy metals such as Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Zinc (Zn), and Nickel (Ni) were investigated in particulates and road side surface dust in Bangkok Metropolitan Area. A total of 190 air samples and 270 surface dust samples were collected and analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectro-photometer. The analysis shows that the maximum concentration of these metals in the air is below Threshold Limit Values (TLV) and is dependent upon parameters such as precipitation, wind speed, traffic volume, and congestion. Automobiles are found major sources of these pollutants.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	637-645
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part A: Environmental Science and Engineering
Volume	16
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10934528109375011
State	Published - 1 Jan 1981

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This work is a part of graduate thesis prepared by author at the Asian Institute of Technology under the guidance of Dr. Kaung NayHtan. The research was funded by Royal Government of Netherlands.

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