Potential value of phosphate compounds in enhancing immobilization and reducing bioavailability of mixed heavy metal contaminants in shooting range soil
Shooting range soils contain mixed heavy metal contaminants including lead (Pb), cadmium
(Cd), and zinc (Zn). Phosphate (P) compounds have been used to immobilize these metals …
(Cd), and zinc (Zn). Phosphate (P) compounds have been used to immobilize these metals …
Contamination, fate and management of metals in shooting range soils—a review
Pollution of shooting range soils by lead from bullets represents a widespread and
potentially significant concern for impact on the environment. High concentrations of lead in …
potentially significant concern for impact on the environment. High concentrations of lead in …
[HTML][HTML] Lead (Pb) Contamination in Soil and Plants at Military Shooting Ranges and Its Mitigation Strategies: A Comprehensive Review
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Heavy metals, especially lead (Pb), is the major cause of pollution in the military shooting
range soils. Bullets, which are primarily made of Pb, are a substantial source of this …
range soils. Bullets, which are primarily made of Pb, are a substantial source of this …
Chemical stabilisation of lead in shooting range soils with phosphate and magnesium oxide: synchrotron investigation
Three Australian shooting range soils were treated with phosphate and magnesium oxide,
or a combination of both to chemically stabilize Pb. Lead speciation was determined after 1 …
or a combination of both to chemically stabilize Pb. Lead speciation was determined after 1 …
Ecotoxicity of chemically stabilised metal (loid) s in shooting range soils
Five chemical amendments (soft rock phosphate, lime, commercial phosphate amendment,
red mud and magnesium oxide) were applied across four different shooting range soils to …
red mud and magnesium oxide) were applied across four different shooting range soils to …
Copper, chromium, nickel, lead and zinc levels and pollution degree in firing range soils
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Small‐arms firing ranges are an important source of metal contaminants in the ecosystems
located near these facilities, owing to the constant fall and alteration of the ammunition …
located near these facilities, owing to the constant fall and alteration of the ammunition …
Assessing soil degradation in relation to metal pollution–A multivariate approach
Soil degradation due to elevated levels of metals is considered as a potent threat to soil
quality and human health. Present investigation was carried out to develop a protocol for …
quality and human health. Present investigation was carried out to develop a protocol for …
Assessment of iron-based and calcium-phosphate nanomaterials for immobilisation of potentially toxic elements in soils from a shooting range berm
Shooting range facilities in military areas have been indicated as a hotspot of land
degradation with high contents of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs). Currently, based on the …
degradation with high contents of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs). Currently, based on the …
Carbon and nitrogen cycling in a lead polluted grassland evaluated using stable isotopes (δ13C and δ15N) and microbial, plant and soil parameters
Aims Carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling are key ecosystem functions potentially altered by
heavy metal pollution. We used an ecosystem approach to study the long-term effect of lead …
heavy metal pollution. We used an ecosystem approach to study the long-term effect of lead …
Using soil properties to predict in vivo bioavailability of lead in soils
Soil plays a significant role in controlling the potential bioavailability of contaminants in the
environment. In this study, eleven soils were used to investigate the relationship between …
environment. In this study, eleven soils were used to investigate the relationship between …