Petroleum hydrocarbons and trace metals in Visakhapatnam harbour and Kakinada Bay, east coast of India

Sarma, VV; Prasad S J, DV; Gupta G, VM; Sudhakar, U

HERO ID

1922459

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1996

Language

English

HERO ID 1922459
In Press No
Year 1996
Title Petroleum hydrocarbons and trace metals in Visakhapatnam harbour and Kakinada Bay, east coast of India
Authors Sarma, VV; Prasad S J, DV; Gupta G, VM; Sudhakar, U
Journal Indian Journal of Marine Sciences
Volume 25
Issue 2
Page Numbers 148-150
Abstract BIOSIS COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. High concentrations of PHC were observed in the inner channels (viz., South lighter canal, Northern arm, North western arm and Western arm) of Visakhapatnam harbour. The estimation of trace metals (Cu, Zn, Pb, Cd, Co, Ni and Cr) in surficial sediments indicated higher contamination in Visakhapatnam harbour thin in Kakinada Bay. Positive correlations between Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd suggests common sources of these metals. Lack of correlation between Co, Ni with the other metals indicates point sources. High concentrations of chromium reflects intense discharges due to electroplating and battery operations.
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