Use of portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for environmental quality assessment of peri-urban agriculture

David C. Weindorf; Yuanda Zhu; Somsubhra Chakraborty; Noura Bakr; Biao Huang

doi:10.1007/s10661-011-1961-6

Use of portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for environmental quality assessment of peri-urban agriculture

David C. Weindorf, Yuanda Zhu, Somsubhra Chakraborty, Noura Bakr, Biao Huang

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Urban expansion into traditional agricultural lands has augmented the potential for heavy metal contamination of soils. This study examined the utility of field portable X-ray fluorescence (PXRF) spectrometry for evaluating the environmental quality of sugarcane fields near two industrial complexes in Louisiana, USA. Results indicated that PXRF provided quality results of heavy metal levels comparable to traditional laboratory analysis. When coupled with global positioning system technology, the use of PXRF allows for on-site interpolation of heavy metal levels in a matter of minutes. Field portable XRF was shown to be an effective tool for rapid assessment of heavy metals in soils of peri-urban agricultural areas.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	217-227
Number of pages	11
Journal	Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
Volume	184
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-011-1961-6
State	Published - Jan 2012

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Agriculture
Heavy metals
X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

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