soil analyzer Articles
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Impact of agricultural activities on phosphorus in streams draining into Opa Reservoir Ile Ife, Nigeria
Phosphorus is noted as the limiting factor of eutrophication. We investigated the impact of different agricultural land use (mixed cropping, horticultural garden and fallow land) on the phosphorus loading of a reservoir. Soil samples were analysed for pH, particle size distribution, organic matter, available P and erodibility index calculated. Water samples analysed for biological oxygen demand ...
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Potential bioavailability of phosphorus in citrus orchard soil to
Microcystis aeruginosa Algal blooms in eutrophic water bodies are controlled by inputs of phosphorus (P) as the growth-limiting nutrient. Runoff particulate P associated with soil from fields often predominates among P fractions. Here, an algal bioassay to investigate the potential bioavailability of particulate P in soil collected from a citrus orchard was conducted. Microcystis aeruginosa was cultured in medium ...
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Matrix Gemini LIMS meets radiological testing challenges case study
The inherent configurability of the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) has allowed the management of complex radiochemistry data at a radiological, environmental and analytical laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Matrix system has streamlined the analysis process and has added a very versatile reporting system. Background The laboratory carries out radioanalytical ...
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Analyzing sulfur in soil and sediment with handheld XRF
Background Sulfur creates more than nasty odors. Exposure to low levels (0-10ppm) of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) causes irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; higher levels can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, coughing, and breathing difficulty. H2S and numerous other odor-causing compounds are generated as a result of organic material decomposition. In the case of the Muddy River in ...
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On-Site TPH in Soil Measurements
On-site analysis of total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) concentration levels in soil are easily handled using the InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers manufactured by Wilks Enterprise, Inc. The InfraCal TOG/TPH Analyzers are portable infrared (IR) analyzers that quickly determine TPH levels in less than 10-15 minutes, including the extraction. Concentrations as low as 10 ppm to well over 10,000 - 20,000 ...
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Response of rock-fissure seepage to snowmelt in Mount Taihang slope-catchment, North China
The complex physiographic and hydrogeological systems of mountain terrains facilitate intense rock-fissure seepages and multi-functional ecological interactions. As mountain eco-hydrological terrains are the common water sources of river basins across the globe, it is critical to build sufficient understanding into the hydrological processes in this unique ecosystem. This study analyzes ...
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Train derailment prompts contaminated land investigation
On March 30th 2015 a long freight train, transporting a variety of goods including lumber and chemicals, wound its way through the state of Mississippi. At around 5pm, part of the train failed to negotiate a curved portion of the track in a rural area near Minter City, resulting in the derailment of nine railcars, one of which leaked chemicals onto agricultural farmland and woodlands. Emergency ...
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Train derailment prompts contaminated land investigation - Case study
On March 30th 2015 a long freight train, transporting a variety of goods including lumber and chemicals, wound its way through the state of Mississippi. At around 5pm, part of the train failed to negotiate a curved portion of the track in a rural area near Minter City, resulting in the derailment of nine railcars, one of which leaked chemicals onto agricultural farmland and woodlands. Emergency ...
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Lower costs, fewer delays - a highway expansion project applies XRF technology to obtain cost-effective remediation.
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is a non-destructive, analytical method used primarily to detect the metal composition in soil/solids samples. Portable XRF instruments can provide rapid, accurate analysis of heavy metal levels in soil on new construction or redevelopment sites. In response to the growing need for field analysis of metals, many of these units have been adapted for use in the ...
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Trees Shaping the Global Greenhouse Gas Dynamics
There is a vast body of literature on trees’ role in tackling the greenhouse effect, especially by reducing CO2 emissions. As is known, during the Northern winter, as our green friends hibernate, the CO2 levels skyrocket globally. When summer finally arrives in the North, forests get back to work and absorb a huge cloud of CO2, bringing the levels down. Trees, in other words, have always ...
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Environmental testing with XRF | Spectroscopy Solutions
Monitoring of inorganic environmental pollutants is an ongoing challenge for analytical chemists. To establish the quality of different compartments of our environment (atmosphere, indoor air, water basins, soil, biota) in general a relatively large number of samples must be taken from a given location over the entire duration of sampling.29,30,31 XRF is a rapid, non-destructive ...
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List of 10 Soil Metal Testing Methods
Soil testing has become a must-check item for environmental testing. In recent years, countries around the world have attached great importance to soil testing, which has led to great progress in soil testing technology. At the same time, countries around the world have increased their investment in soil metal testing, using advanced technologies such as spectroscopic analysis technology, ...
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Portable lead analyzer to locate source of lead
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the sources of lead in the environment in children with elevated blood, with the help of a Field Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer. METHODS: One hundred and seven school children were chosen for this study on a random basis, from Mangalore and Karnataka. Their blood lead was analyzed. Of the cases analyzed, 10 students whose blood lead level was more ...
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Standard Chlorine of Delaware Remediation
By designing a 70-foot deep barrier wall, Black & Veatch was able to cut off contaminant source areas from a creek near New Castle, Delaware. The groundwater treatment system that Black & Veatch designed prevents site contamination from reaching the underlying drinking water aquifer. The Standard Chlorine of Delaware Site is a 65 acre area including an abandoned chlorobenzene ...
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Geotextile for Landfill Project Malaysia Case Study
At present, many of our projects need geotextiles. They are used in landfills, in airport construction, in road construction, in isolation of tailings dams of concentrators, seepage prevention, etc., It is true in all aspects of life, but it is widely used in the field of construction. 1. Introduction of the Landfill Project Case Project Name: Malaysia Landfill project Project Site: Penang, ...
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Sample Handling Strategies for Accurate Lead-In-Soil Measurements in the Field and Laboratory
ABSTRACT The inhomogenous lead-in-soil matrix can present serious obstacles to accurate sample collection and handling. In typical lead-in-soil measurement, particle size related errors in sampling and sample handling often exceed all other sources of error. The magnitude of error can vary widely depending on the particulate nature of the lead contaminant and the effectiveness of control ...
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