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2099766 
Journal Article 
Lead Content and Isotope Composition in Surface Sediments in Western Xiamen Bay and Its Vicinity: Implication for Possible Source 
Hu, X; Ding, Z; Liu, X; Yao, F; Lian, H 
2013 
Yes 
Asian Journal of Chemistry
ISSN: 0970-7077
EISSN: 0975-427X 
ASIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 
SAHIBABAD 
25 
6 
3229-3232 
WOS:000317245900064 
Lead contents and isotope compositions (Pb-206/Pb-207 and Pb-208/Pb-206) in surface sediments in western Xiamen Bay and its vicinity in South Fujian, China, were measured to assess the spatial variations and to identify Pb sources. The spatial variations of Pb contents in sediments were confirmed and enrichment factors suggested deficiency to minimal enrichment of anthropogenic lead in sediments. Lead isotopic ratios ranged from 1.173-1.186 with the mean value of 1.181 for Pb-206/Pb-207 and from 2.078-2.101 with the mean value of 2.094 for Pb-208/Pb-206, respectively. The Pb isotope ratios indicated the homogenization of isotope compositions and confirmed that vehicular Pb was not the primary Pb contamination sources in the sediments in the studied region. Chinese coal and Fujian Pb-Zn deposits might be the potential anthropogenic Pb sources and Fujian basalts and granite are the important natural Pb source. 
Sediment; Pb content; Pb isotope composition; Source identification