| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4425510 | Environmental Pollution | 2011 | 7 Pages |
A multiple-year inventory of atmospheric antimony (Sb) emissions from coal combustion in China for the period of 1980–2007 has been calculated for the first time. Specifically, the emission inventories of Sb from 30 provinces and 4 economic sectors (thermal power, industry, residential use, and others) are evaluated and analyzed in detail. It shows that the total Sb emissions released from coal combustion in China have increased from 133.19 t in 1980 to 546.67 t in 2007, at an annually average growth rate of 5.4%. The antimony emissions are largely emitted by industrial sector and thermal power generation sector, contributing 53.6% and 26.9% of the totals, respectively. At provincial level, the distribution of Sb emissions shows significant variation. Between 2005 and 2007, provinces always rank at the top five largest Sb emissions are: Guizhou, Hunan, Hebei, Shandong, and Anhui.
► Atmospheric Sb emission inventory from coal in China during 1980–2007 is developed. ► We included 1612 coal samples to determine the provincial mean Sb contents in coal. ►Emission inventories of Sb from 30 provinces and 4 economic sectors are evaluated. ► Total 546.67t Sb emissions in 2007 are mainly emitted from industrial sector. ► There is significant variation for Sb distribution among different provinces.
