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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology
Center for Environment and Energy Research and Studies (CEERS)
ISSN: 1735-1472 EISSN: 1735-1472
Vol. 12, No. 5, 2015, pp. 1687-1694
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Bioline Code: st15157
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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International Journal of Environment Science and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 5, 2015, pp. 1687-1694
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Soil factors affecting solubility and mobility of zinc in contaminated soils
Rutkowska, B.; Szulc, W.; Bomze, K.; Gozdowski, D. & Spychaj-Fabisiak, E.
Abstract
In view of modern worldwide research carried
out in the context of broadly understood soil chemistry and
monitoring of the natural environment, the methods of
assessing the risk of Zn contamination in soil and agricultural
crops based on the analyses of Zn concentration in
the soil solution have gained more recognition. Accordingly,
research on the evaluation of the effects of selected
soil properties on changes in solid/solution partitioning
coefficient (Kd), the total concentration and activity of zinc
in the soil solution was undertaken in this study. The study
was based on the microplot field experiment. Investigated
soil factors were as follows: soil texture, pH, organic carbon
content and the degree of Zn contamination. The
results indicated that zinc activity in the soil solutions was
very high and comparable to the total concentration of zinc.
The investigated soil properties significantly influenced the
Kd, the total concentration of zinc, as well as the concentration
of Zn2+ in the soil solution. The total concentration
and activity of zinc in the soil solution increased with
increasing Zn content in the soil and rising soil acidity,
while they decreased with increasing the content of organic
carbon and clay particles. The values of Kd increased significantly
with rising soil pH and total Zn content and
decreased with increasing soil organic content. Observed
Kd values were significantly higher in soil with 13 % clay
than in soil with 7 % clay.
Keywords
Soil properties; Soil solution; Zinc activity; Zinc concentration
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