Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6333913 | Science of The Total Environment | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We examined beryllium concentrations in historical on-site soil samples and local air particulates. ⺠We evaluated beryllium-to-metal ratios for soil and air filter samples and applied results to samples from facility carpets. ⺠Localized areas of contamination were identified, but operations do not appear to have increased Be in local air and water. ⺠Variation in airborne beryllium correlates to local weather patterns and PM10 levels and not to operational activities. ⺠Multi-element analysis provided information to determine whether the source of Be was natural or anthropogenic.
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Authors
Mark Sutton, Richard K. Bibby, Gary R. Eppich, Steven Lee, Rachel E. Lindvall, Kent Wilson, Bradley K. Esser,