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Trace elements and radioactivity in aerosol particles, produced in the area of Ptolemais (Greece)

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Most of the Greek lignite power plants have been installed in the area of Ptolemais, and a major part of them during the period 1981–1990. Aerosol filters collected in the first and the last years of the decade have been analysed for trace elements as well as for radioactivity (total beta) content. Analysis was performed by radioisotope excited X-ray fluorescence, and 17 elements were determined. A special interest is focused on lead concentrations, an element whose environmental concentrations are regulated by the Greek law; the results for lead were validated by atomic absorption spectrometry. Trace element and radioactivity levels were found significantly lower than the current limit. Enrichment factors and correlation among the analysed elements were also estimated.

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Kallithrakas-Kontos, N., Zoumi, K., Nikolakaki, S. et al. Trace elements and radioactivity in aerosol particles, produced in the area of Ptolemais (Greece). J Radioanal Nucl Chem 227, 61–65 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02386432

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