Open AccessAssessment of trace metal contamination in peri-urban soils in the region of Kenitra - Morocco
Author(s) -
Mohammed Azzouzi,
Yahya El Idrissi,
Bouamar Baghdad,
Soukaina El Hasini,
Hamid Saufi,
El Habib El Azzouzi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
mediterranean journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2028-3997
DOI - 10.13171/mjc8219042505mea
Subject(s) - chemistry , atomic absorption spectroscopy , soil water , environmental chemistry , soil texture , trace metal , soil test , contamination , metal , mineralogy , soil science , environmental science , ecology , physics , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , biology
The spatial distribution of trace metals in peri-urban soils from Kenitra city (Morocco) was investigated. A total of 10 soil samples (0-20 cm depth) were collected from the studied area. The physicochemical properties including pH, electrical conductivity and texture were determined. Contents of 6 trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn and Pb) were measured using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry method (AAS). The results showed that soils of Kenitra city have a sandy texture with a predominance of alkaline pH. The analyzed soil samples can be considered as no salt due to low electrical conductivity values. The trace metals contents revealed that soils are uncontaminated.