Determination of Cadmium Levels in Agricultural Soils of Some Regions in Syria
Ranim Ibrahim,
Sophie Barguil,
Sondos Hesenow
Abstract:Soil pollution with heavy metals has become a serious global threat, largely due to anthropogenic activities, and cadmium (Cd) is one of the most toxic known heavy metals. This study aimed to assess cadmium levels in several agricultural soils in several Syrian regions. Soil samples were taken from six agricultural lands, prepared, and processed to determine the total content of cadmium using a graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. The results showed that the values of cadmium concentration ranged b… Show more
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