| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6314463 | Environment International | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Strong anthropogenic La anomaly in Rhine River downstream of Worms, Germany. ⺠Point source of La related to production of fluid catalytic cracking catalysts. ⺠Effluent shows 49 mg/kg La, well-above levels that are ecotoxicologically effective. ⺠Rhine River also carries anthropogenic gadolinium (Gd) derived from contrast agents. ⺠In lower reaches of the river, >93% of total La and Gd are of anthropogenic origin.
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Authors
Serkan Kulaksız, Michael Bau,