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International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT) – Volume 16 Number 2 – Oct 2014
ISSN: 2231–5381 http://www.ijettjournal.org Page 69
Heavy Metals Concentration in Different Soil
Samples in Najaf City, Iraq
B. A. Almayahi1,*, Hakeem E.2, Faris jawad Alduhaidahawi 3, Aqeela H.4
1,2,3,4Department of Environment, College of Science, University of Kufa, Iraq
1School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia,11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
Abstract— In this study, the concentration of selected heavy
metals including Co, Cd, Pb, and Cr in soils was assessed in
Najaf city, Iraq using a Flame Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer. Soil samples are collected from 12 different
locations in Najaf city. The results revealed that the mean
concentrations were in the order Pb > Co > Cr > Cd, in all the
sites. The highest Pb (3.35 ppm) was found in sample S4 (Kufa
river (surface)). All soil samples had lower values of total heavy
metal concentrations than those recommended by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
Keywords— Heavy metals, soil, Najaf city, EPA
ISSN: 2231–5381 http://www.ijettjournal.org Page 69
Heavy Metals Concentration in Different Soil
Samples in Najaf City, Iraq
B. A. Almayahi1,*, Hakeem E.2, Faris jawad Alduhaidahawi 3, Aqeela H.4
1,2,3,4Department of Environment, College of Science, University of Kufa, Iraq
1School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia,11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
Abstract— In this study, the concentration of selected heavy
metals including Co, Cd, Pb, and Cr in soils was assessed in
Najaf city, Iraq using a Flame Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer. Soil samples are collected from 12 different
locations in Najaf city. The results revealed that the mean
concentrations were in the order Pb > Co > Cr > Cd, in all the
sites. The highest Pb (3.35 ppm) was found in sample S4 (Kufa
river (surface)). All soil samples had lower values of total heavy
metal concentrations than those recommended by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
Keywords— Heavy metals, soil, Najaf city, EPA
