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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-2821-2024
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Chemical characterization of atmospheric aerosols at a high-altitude mountain site: a study of source apportionment
Elena Barbaro
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Matteo Feltracco
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Fabrizio De Blasi
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Clara Turetta
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Marta Radaelli
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Warren Cairns
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Giulio Cozzi
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Giovanna Mazzi
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Marco Casula
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Jacopo Gabrieli
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Carlo Barbante
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
Andrea Gambaro
CNR – Institute of Polar Sciences (ISP-CNR), 155 Via Torino, 30170 Mestre, Italy
Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy
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The study analyzed a year of atmospheric aerosol composition at Col Margherita in the Italian Alps. Over 100 chemical markers were identified, including major ions, organic compounds, and trace elements. It revealed sources of aerosol, highlighted impacts of Saharan dust events, and showed anthropogenic pollution's influence despite the site's remoteness. Enrichment factors emphasized non-natural sources of trace elements. Source apportionment identified four key factors affecting the area.
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