Analysis of 35 chemical elements was performed in soil and humus at the ancient roasting site Pšenk in the surroundings of Idrija, which is highly contaminated with Hg. Contents of the analyzed elements are mostly within Slovenian and European averages for soil. High contents of As were determined in soils from investigated roasting site, reaching as much as 122 mg/kg in the depth of 5–20 cm. Additionally, Cd, Mo, Pb and U contents in the soil (5–20 cm) are higher compared to natural soils. Cd and Mo show somewhat increased contents also in SOM from studied roasting site.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1832021
Street sediment and household dust were sampled in heavily contaminated area. Interaction between contaminated soil and the composition of sampled material has been recorded. Addressing locations and calculation of expected values and its comparison of measured values, we found out that such spots are concentrated around ironworks. The research has proved the sensibility of chemical composition of household dust and street sediment to the present atmospheric emissions and atmospheric dust deposit.
COBISS.SI-ID: 1697621