Determination of Trace Metals in Individual Air Particulates Using Transmission Electron Microscopy

dc.contributor.advisor	Hooper, Robert L.
dc.contributor.author	Ulrich, Sarah A.
dc.date.accessioned	2011-11-29T21:09:04Z
dc.date.available	2011-11-29T21:09:04Z
dc.date.issued	2011-05
dc.identifier.uri	http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/55354
dc.description	Color poster with text, charts, images, maps, and graphs.	en
dc.description.abstract	Ultramafic rocks, primarily serpentinite, in northern California contain high levels of Cr and Ni, both of which are known carcinogens. Due to weathering and land usage practices, these serpentenites are transported into the highly populated Sacramento Valley. This research investigated the nature of Cr and Ni in airborne dust, as well as Zn, As, Pb and asbestos fibers. A 200kV transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to analyze air filters supplied by the California Air Resources Board in order to determine the potential for the inhalation risk of Cr and Ni.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Office of Research and Sponsored Programs	en
dc.language.iso	en_US	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	USGZE AS589	en
dc.subject	Trace elements--Health aspects	en
dc.subject	Ultrabasic rocks--California--Sacramento Valley	en
dc.subject	Transmission electron microscopy	en
dc.subject	Sacramento Valley (Calif.)	en
dc.subject	Posters	en
dc.title	Determination of Trace Metals in Individual Air Particulates Using Transmission Electron Microscopy	en
dc.type	Presentation	en