<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This research presents Hg pollution measurements performed in Latvia with sensitive method using Zeeman AAS analyzer RA-915+ and necessary attachments. Air in Riga city and water samples from a number of rivers and lakes of Latvia were analyzed for presence of low-level Hg concentrations. Ombrotrophic bog peat was analyzed to get insight into long-term trends. Environment in the sites sampled is relatively clean according to the results obtained, but there are local spots of pollution.</p></abstract>

This research presents Hg pollution measurements performed in Latvia with sensitive method using Zeeman AAS analyzer RA-915+ and necessary attachments. Air in Riga city and water samples from a number of rivers and lakes of Latvia were analyzed for presence of low-level Hg concentrations. Ombrotrophic bog peat was analyzed to get insight into long-term trends. Environment in the sites sampled is relatively clean according to the results obtained, but there are local spots of pollution.

Mercury Pollution Exploration in Latvia with High-Sensitivity Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia

Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Janis Skudra, Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, University of Latvia

Environmental and Climate Technologies

This research presents Hg pollution measurements performed in Latvia with sensitive method using Zeeman AAS analyzer RA-915+ and necessary attachments. Air in...

Mercury Pollution Exploration in Latvia with High-Sensitivity Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Published Online: Jan 31, 2012

Page range: 39 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-011-0026-y

Keywords
Mercury in environment, mercury monitoring, mercury background in Latvia, Zeeman atomic absorption spectroscopy

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Mercury Pollution Exploration in Latvia with High-Sensitivity Zeeman Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

Published Online: Jan 31, 2012

Page range: 39 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-011-0026-y

KeywordsMercury in environment, mercury monitoring, mercury background in Latvia, Zeeman atomic absorption spectroscopy

This content is open access.

Keywords
Mercury in environment, mercury monitoring, mercury background in Latvia, Zeeman atomic absorption spectroscopy