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Technical Report No. 3
Environment Australia, May 2002
ISBN 0 6425 4781 5
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| Study | Sites | Period | Metals Studied | Particles | Sampler | Frequency | Duration | Preparation | Analyses | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA EPA | Northfield, Thebarton, Whyalla Norrie, Whyalla | 1990-1994 | Zn, Fe, Pb | TSP | Hivol | 6-day cycle | 24 h | Acid Digestion | AAS | SA EPA |
| Melbourne Aerosol Study | Footscray, Alphington | Apr. 1990 Feb. 1991 |
As, Ba, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mn, Ni, Pb, Si, Sr, Ti, Zn | PM2.5 | CSIRO-Low volume | Periods of low visibility (events) | 8 h | None | PIXE | Gras et al , 1992 |
| South-East Freeway Study | South East Arterial Freeway | Apr.-Jul., 1994 | Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb | PM10 PM2.5 |
Dichot | 6-day cycle & days of low visibility | 24 h | None | PIXE | VicRoads/EPA, 1994 (unpublished) |
| ASP Study | Lucas Heights, Pyrmont, Rozelle, Muswellbrook, Lidcombe, Campbelltown, Albion Park, Warrawong, Bellambi Point,Tomago, Blackheath, Oberon, Wilton, Mudgee, Putty, Macquarie University, Richmond, Moss Vale, Crookwell, Badgerys Creek, Cullen Bullen, Mascot, Doyalson, Cape Grimm | Jan. 1992 - Jun. 1993 |
Na, Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Pb | PM2.5 | ANSTO ASP | Wed & Sun | 24 h | None | PIXE | ERDC, 1995 |
| Perth Haze Study | Caversham, Swanbourne, Duncraig | 1994- 1995 | Na, Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb | PM2.5 PM10 |
CSIRO-Low volume | 6-day cycle +events | 24h 12h |
None | PIXE | Gras, 1996 |
| Brisbane Aerosols | Griffith University, Pinkenba, Woolloongabba, Rocklea, Darra | 1993-1994 | Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, Zn, Pb | PM2.5-PM10 PM10 |
Dichot Hivol |
various | None | PIXE | Chan et al., 1997 | |
| Brisbane ultra-fine particles | Brisbane | Jan. 1996 | Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Mn, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Cd, Sb, Ba, Pb | Ultra-fine particles | SMPS | various | 15 mins | Microwave Acid Digestion | ICP-MS | Morawska et al., 1996a,b |
| Australian Fine Particle Study | Melbourne: Footscray Sydney: Liverpool Brisbane: Rocklea Adelaide: Thebarton Launceston: Ti Tree Bend Canberra: Monash |
Aug. 1996 - Dec. 1997 | Na, Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb | TSP, PM10, PM2.5, PM1 | MOUDI ANSTO SFU ANSTO ASP Solar-Vol-1100 |
6-day cycle | 24h | None | PIXE | Ayers et al., 1998 |
| Charles Point Coarse & Fine Particles Study | NT: Charles Point | July 1993 - Mar 1996 | Mg, Al, Si, K, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Zr, Pb | P2.5 PM2.5-PM10 |
SFU Sampler | 3- followed by 4- day cycles | 72 h | None | PIXE | Ayers & Gillet, (CSIRO), Parry, (NTU), Ataxo (Brazil) |
| Queensland Particle Study | Brisbane CBD (QUT), Rocklea | April 1995- June 2000 | Na, Al, Si, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Co, Ni, Zn, Pb | PM2.5 | ANSTO ASP | Wed & Sun | 24h | None | PIXE | Qld EPA |
| McArthur River Mine Study | NT: McArthur River Mine | Nov. 1992- Sept. 1997 |
Zn and stable Pb-isotopes | TSP | Deposition | 18 sites | 1-6 months | Acid Digestion | ICP-AES GFAAS, ICP-MS |
Munksgaard and Parry, 1998 |
| Port Pirie Pb-Zn Smelter Study | SA: downwind of Pb-Zn smelter in Port Pirie | Aug. 1997 - Mar. 1998 | Pb, Zn, Fe, Cu, As, Cd | TSP | Deposition | 10 events | 1-3 h | Acid digestion | ICP-AES ICP-MS |
van Alphen, 1999 |