Seven sediments cores collected in the Western Ross Sea (Antarctica) were investigated for heavy metals (Cr, Ni, Pb, Cd, Co, Zn Cu and Fe, Mn), several major elements (Ca, Ba and AI), total and organic carbon, and isotopic composition in order to investigate vertical variability. Samples were analyzed by ET-AAS and ICP-AES for metals and by CF-IRMS for carbon content. Generally, concentrations at the background levels were higher with respect to recent ones excluding in this area any kind of anthropogenic contamination. Cluster and Factor Analysis were applied. Best correlations were obtained for the elements showing geochemical affinities.
SummaryAs opposed to inorganic composition, the characterization of organic content in patinas of bronze monuments has been neglected. Analytical pyrolysis coupled with gaschromatography\mass-spectrometry (Py/GC-MS) has been shown to be a valid and rapid technique to identify organic materials in corrosion patina of bronze monuments. In this paper six renaissance Italian outdoor bronze monuments were analyzed in order to determine organic composition of the patina. Results show the presence of both environmental organic compounds and chemicals coming from protective treatment.
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