Determination of pollutant elements in agricultural soil using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

  • Alina Sion Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, INPOLDE research center, Faculty of Sciences and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, 800008 Galati, Romania
  • Antoneta Ene Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, INPOLDE research center, Faculty of Sciences and Environment, Department of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, 800008 Galati, Romania
  • Loredana Nicolau Environmental Science Program, Faculty of Sciences and Environment,“Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35219/ann-ugal-math-phys-mec.2025.1.05
Keywords: agriculture, heavy metals, soil, XRF

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of agricultural practices on soil quality in Fundeni Commune, Galati County, with a particular focus on the potential contamination by heavy metals. Soil samples were collected from representative agricultural areas, including a vegetable garden, an alfalfa field, and two vineyards. The
concentrations of heavy metals were determined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, allowing both
qualitative and quantitative assessment. The analytical results indicated that, while the majority of measured
elements were within permissible limits, certain samples exhibited concentrations exceeding the normal
thresholds for arsenic (As), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and cadmium (Cd), suggesting
localized contamination potentially linked to agricultural inputs.

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Published
2025-11-26
How to Cite
Sion, A., Ene, A. and Nicolau, L. (2025) “Determination of pollutant elements in agricultural soil using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry”, Analele Universității ”Dunărea de Jos” din Galați. Fascicula II, Matematică, fizică, mecanică teoretică / Annals of the ”Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle II, Mathematics, Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, 48(1), pp. 34-42. doi: https://doi.org/10.35219/ann-ugal-math-phys-mec.2025.1.05.
Issue
Vol 48 No 1 (2025)
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Articles