Assessment of Heavy Metals Concentration of Particulate Matters (PM) Around Metal Recycling Industrial Areas in Ife, South West Nigeria
Assessment of heavy metals concentration of Particulate Matters (PM) was carried out around metal recycling areas of Ife, south-western Nigeria in other to provide information on the rate of contamination/pollution caused by the atmospheric PM particles from the iron and steel industries in the area. Twelve (12) particulate matter samples were collected, prepared, and analyzed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICPAES) respectively. Interpretation of the analyzed results were carried out for their metal contents and environmental assessments.
