Comparing methods for extracting heavy metals from Histosols for establishing quality reference values.

The diversity of methods for heavy metal extraction from soils complicates comparison of results used by environmental agencies to establish quality reference values. The aim of this study was to evaluate three soil digestion methods regarding the solubilizing capacity of Ba, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn, and to propose a standard method to establish Quality Reference Values (QRVs) for Brazilian Histosols. Twenty soil samples were selected to evaluate the USEPA 3051, USEPA 3051A and Aqua Regia methods in a closed system. The methods tested were statistically similar regarding Cu, Fe and Mn extraction from soils. However, the methods can not be considered similar for Ba, Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn; Aqua Regia recorded the highest levels, except for Ba. The Aqua Regia method proved suitable for metal extraction from soils with organic characteristics and can be used to establish QRVs.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	LIMA, E. S. A., AMARAL SOBRINHO, N. M. B. do, PEREZ, D. V., COUTINHO, I. B.
Other Authors:	ERICA SOUTO ABREU LIMA, UFRRJ; NELSON MOURA BRASIL DO AMARAL SOBRINHO, UFRRJ; DANIEL VIDAL PEREZ, CNPS; IZABELLA BEZERRA COUTINHO, UFRRJ.
Format:	Artigo de periódico biblioteca
Language:	Ingles English
Published:	2021-09-10
Subjects:	Pseudo-total content, Soil digestion methods, Solo, Horizonte, Organic horizons,
Online Access:	http://www.alice.cnptia.embrapa.br/alice/handle/doc/1134215 https://doi.org/10.1590/18069657rbcs20150097
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