Monitoring of chemical and elemental substances in snow over two years (2022/2023) in Malá Fatra

  • T. Pitoňáková Institute of High Mountain Biology, Žilina University, Tatranská Javorina 7, SK-059 56, Slovak Republic
  • T. Sabadková Institute of High Mountain Biology, Žilina University, Tatranská Javorina 7, SK-059 56, Slovak Republic
  • J. Solár Institute of High Mountain Biology, Žilina University, Tatranská Javorina 7, SK-059 56, Slovak Republic
Keywords: snow, contamination, annual comparison, Malá Fatra

Abstract

Data on chemical parameters and heavy metals in snow collected and processed during March 2022 and 2023 from two localities in Malá Fatra (Lúčanská Malá Fatra and Krivánska Malá Fatra at various altitudes; Slovakia). The analysis of chemical parameters (CaCO3, P, PO43-, N, NO3, N, NH3, NH4, Cl, NaCl) was performed by direct-read photometers with the use of chemical reagents. Afterwards, analysis of P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Rb, Zn, Mn, Mb, Fe, Ti, Sn, Co, Ni, Cu, As, Se, Pb, Sb, Ba, Hg, Cr, Ag, Cd by XRF spectrophotometer was performed. Only the elements that were detected are listed in the results. Some variables were significantly different between years and two study sites. And some were significantly different within one year at both sites.

Published
2023-06-30
How to Cite
Pitoňáková, T., Sabadková, T., & Solár, J. (2023). Monitoring of chemical and elemental substances in snow over two years (2022/2023) in Malá Fatra. Oecologia Montana, 32(1), 49-52. Retrieved from https://om.vuvb.uniza.sk/index.php/OM/article/view/373
Issue
Vol 32 No 1 (2023): Oecologia Montana
Section
Reports

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