Characteristics and Risk Assessment of Soil Polluted by Lead around Various Metal Mines in China

The contamination of soil by lead (Pb) is a serious and widespread problem in China, especially in mining areas. This paper summarized the available data regarding Pb-contaminated soils around various metal mines in China. Based on these data, the Pb concentration in the soil and its temporal and sp...

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Main Authors: Jing Shi, Ping Du, Huilong Luo, Juan Chen, Yunhui Zhang, Minghong Wu, Gang Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4598