Author(s)

P. Prati, A. Zucchiatti, F. Cardoni, P. Formenti, F. Lucarelli & P.A. Mando

Abstract

A two-stage streaker sampler was used to collect size-fractionated aerosol samples in Genova. Samples were analysed by Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE). Hourly concentrations of elements from Na to Pb were determined in two districts of the city both in the fine and the coarse fractions . The application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to the data allowed a first characterisation of major local sources.The application demonstrates the potential of time-sequence streaker sampling and PIXE for identify pollutants sources. The streaker sampler is confirmed as a fundamental tool for urban aerosol source apportionmen

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