ISSN:
1573-2932
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract The intended rehabilitation of the site of a former coal gasification plant in Belfast provided an opportunity to analyse soil samples for a number of contaminants. Widely varying concentrations of cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc as well as sulphate and cyanide anions were detected. A major contribution to soil contamination was the presence of complex mixtures of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons also in highly variable concentrations. The random distribution of toxic contaminants both in area and depth indicates that a costly decontaminantion process will be required to make the site completely safe for reutilisation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00477972
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