A. Dadone

Trace metals in sediments from the Ligurian Coast, Italy☆

Abstract The content of trace metals (Fe, Cd, Cu, Ni, Pb and Cr) in the Ligurian Coastal Area were acid leached and analysed by the atomic absorption method. In the stations in front of Genoa, with the maximum organic carbon content, Cr, Cu and Pb show a significant correlation between the leachable fraction with cold reagents and the organic carbon content of the sediment. Significant linear correlations of metals to total Fe were obtained for unpolluted sediments.

Ion-exchange separation and atomic-absorption determination of fifteen major, minor and trace elements in silicates.

A scheme of ion-exchange separation of fifteen elements (major, minor and trace) determined mainly by atomic-absorption spectrophotometry (Ti by colorimetry) is applied to rock, mineral and ceramic analysis. Mn, Cu, Co, Fe and Zn are separated on an anion-exchanger and Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ti, Al, Ni and Ba on a cation-exchanger. The method has been tested by analysis of a synthetic mixture of the fifteen ions in the ratios in common rock samples, and of various international standards (100-mg samples).

Organic acid solutions in the chromatography of inorganic ions-IV: cation-exchange of Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Al(III) and Fe(III) in tartrate media.

The cation-exchange behaviour of Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Al(III) and Fe(III), in tartaric acid media was studied. Separations of Fe(III), Cu(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Cd(II) and Mn(II) on Dowex 50W X8 have been achieved.

Determination of trace amounts of zirconium in silicates by cation-exchange chromatography and spectrophotometry with xylenol orange.

An ion-exchange scheme and colorimetric determination with Xylenol Orange are used for estimating traces of zirconium in silicate rocks.

The determination of heavy metals in the Ligurian Sea. II. The geographical and vertical distribution of Cd, Cu, and Ni☆

Abstract Cd, Cu, and Ni were determined in surface and deep-water samples from 15 stations in the Ligurian Sea. The samples were preconcentrated in chelating resins and quantitatively determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The variability of the concentrations with depth was in general not significant compared with the variability of the analytical method, except at the station nearest the shore. Statistical analyses of the mean concentrations show also no significant regional variations in Cu, Ni, and Cd.

The Determination of Heavy Metals in the Ligurian Sea. III. Distribution of Copper, Iron, and Nickel in the 0–200 Metre Layer in Open Sea

Abstract Dissolved Cu, Fe and Ni were determined in sea water samples from 9 stations in the Ligurian Sea located along the two traverses Imperia-Capo Corso and Nice-Calvi and at depths between 0 and 200 m. The samples were preconcentrated from small volumes of sea water by complexation with ammonium pyrrolidine-dithiocarbammate (APDC), extraction with CCl4 and determination by AAS with electrothermal atomisation. The geographical distribution shows that in the central part of the inner traverse there is a maximum of Cu and Fe concentration; the vertical distribution shows no significant depletion of the dissolved elements in the epithalassa. The results allow for a first approach to the more general problem of the distribution of the trace elements in the Ligurian Sea.

High-pressure liquid chromatography of trace elements: Determination of terbium in terbium doped gadolinium oxide sulphide phosphors

SummaryA detailed study of isocratic and gradient elution separations of lanthanides has been carried out. Analyses of industrially and scientifically interesting products such as luminescent phosphors have been carried out by gradient elution with DL-2-hydroxyisobutyric acid. The determination of small amounts of terbium in gadolinium oxide sulphide phosphors is described in which an HCl solution was eluted through a stainless steel column packed with microparticulate silica, with bonded cation-exchange groups. Complete separation of gadolinium and terbium is achieved. Detection is with a variable wavelength detector following post-column complex formation with 4-(2-pyridylazo)-resorcinol monosodium salt. Results obtained on test solutions show good reproducibility and sensitivity and the method may be considered sufficiently reliable to be used in routine quality control procedures.

Détermination des Métaux Lourds dans la Mer Ligurienne. IV;Cd, Cu, Fe et Ni dans le Filtré, dans le Particulate et Paramètres de L'environnement dans les Eaux Côtières Liguriennes

Abstract The aim of this study is to estimate the distribution of heavy metals in water and in suspended particulates in relation to the observations made on hydrology, concentrations of oxygen, nutrients and chlorophylls in different coastal areas of the Ligurian Sea. The superficial water samples were collected during the cruise of the R/V “Bannock” in 25 stations placed at different distances from the coast at Alassio, Savona, Genova, Chiavari and Corniglia (between 0.5 and 6.1 nautical miles from the coast). Furthermore water samples were collected at a depth of 10, 20, 30, 50, 75 and 100m, on offshore stations of every transect.

Organic acid solutions in the chromatography of inorganic ions. VII. Cation exchange of Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II) and Fe(III) in succinate media

SummaryThe cation-exchange behaviour of Mg(II), Ca(II), Sr(II), Ba(II), Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II) and Fe(III) in succinate media at various concentrations and pH, was studied with Dowex 50 WX8 resin (200–400 mesh) in the NH4+ form. As examples separations of Cd(II)/Co(II), Cd (II)/Ni(II), Fe(III)/Cu(II)/Ni(II) and Mg(II)/Ca(II)/Sr(II)/Ba(II) have been achieved.

Organic acid solutions in the chromatography of inorganic ions VIII. Cation-exchange of Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II), Fe(III), Sc(III), Y(III), Eu(III), Dy(III), Ho(III), Yb(III), Ti(IV) and Nb(V) in malate media

SummaryThe cation-exchange behaviour of Mn(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Zn(II), Cu(II), Fe(III), Sc(III), Y(III), Eu(III), Dy(III), Ho(III), Yb(III), Ti(IV) and Nb(V) in malate media at various concentrations and pH, was studied with Dowex 50 WX8 resin (200–400 mesh) in the ammonium form. Separation of Fe(III)/Cu(II), Fe(III)/Cu(II)/Zn(II), Fe(III)/Co(II)/Mn(II), Cu(II)/Ni(II)/Mn(II), Fe(III)/Cu(II)/Co(II)/Mn(II), Fe(III)/Cu(II)/Ni(II)/Cd(II), Yb(III)/Eu(III), Sc(III)/Y(III),Sc(III)/Yb(III)/Dy(III) and Nb(V)/Yb(III)/Ho(III) has been achieved, among others.