| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883513 | Radiation Physics and Chemistry | 2014 | 5 Pages |
•210Pb and 137Cs were measured in samples of urban soil.•Organic matter, free CaCO3 content, available phosphorus, and lead were measured in soil samples.•There is no statistically significant correlation between 210Pb and lead, CaCO3 and phosphorus.•A strong positive correlation between 210Pb and organic matter was observed.
Airborne 210Pb, daughter of 222Rn, is frequently used as a tracer in different studies concerning atmospheric transport, sedimentation, soil erosion, dating, etc. Concentration of 210Pb was measured in 40 soil samples collected in urban and industrial areas in order to get evidence of possible influence of some factors on accumulation of airborne 210Pb in soil. Different soil properties such as the content of organic matter, free CaCO3, and available phosphorus (P2O5) were measured to explore their possible correlation with the amount of 210Pb. Special attention was given to the correlation between 210Pb and stable lead accumulated in the soil. Several samples were taken near a battery manufacturer to check if extremely high concentrations of lead can affect the uptake of the airborne 210Pb in soil. Soil samples were also taken at different depths to investigate the penetration of lead through the soil.
