Assessment of rare earth elements variations in five water systems in Beijing: Distribution, geochemical features, and fractionation patterns.
Environ Res
; 252(Pt 2): 118842, 2024 Jul 01.
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| ID: mdl-38583656
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the distribution of rare earth elements (REEs) within the Beijing water system, specifically examining the Yongding, Chaobai, Beiyun, Jiyun, and Daqing rivers. Results indicate that the Beiyun River exhibits the highest REE concentrations, ranging from 35.95 to 59.78 µg/mL, while the Daqing River shows the lowest concentrations, ranging from 15.79 to 17.48 µg/mL. LREEs (La to Nd) predominate with a total concentration of 23.501 µg/mL, leading to a notable LREE/HREE ratio of 7.901. Positive Ce anomalies (0.70-1.11) and strong positive Eu anomalies (1.38-2.49) were observed. The study suggests that the Beijing water system's REEs may originate from geological and anthropogenic sources, such as mining and industrial activities in neighboring regions, including Inner Mongolia. These findings underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and effective water management strategies to address REE-related environmental concerns.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Water Pollutants, Chemical
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Environmental Monitoring
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Rivers
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Metals, Rare Earth
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Environ Res
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China