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Measurement report: Seasonal trends and chemical speciation of chromium(III/VI) in different fractions of urban particulate matter – a case study of Radom, Poland
Monika Łożyńska
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute for Sustainable Technologies, Bioeconomy and Ecoinnovation Centre, 26-600 Radom, Pulaskiego 6/10, Poland
Marzena Trojanowska
Faculty of Applied Chemistry, Casimir Pulaski Radom University, 26-600 Radom, Chrobrego 27, Poland
Artur Molik
Faculty of Applied Chemistry, Casimir Pulaski Radom University, 26-600 Radom, Chrobrego 27, Poland
Ryszard Świetlik
Faculty of Applied Chemistry, Casimir Pulaski Radom University, 26-600 Radom, Chrobrego 27, Poland
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An assessment of chromium occurrence in particulate matter – PM10, PM2.5, PM1, and PM0.25 – in the city of Radom during the calendar year was presented. The seasonality of both pseudo-total chromium content and its valence speciation was examined. The seasonality of changes in Crtot and Cr(VI) concentrations was observed. There was a maximum in the winter season, most likely due to the greater share of fuel combustion sources. Regardless of the season, the risk levels for Radom residents were within the acceptable risk range.
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