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Explore the innovative Diffusive Gradient in Thin Films (DGT) method for passive sampling of labile metal ions in aquatic environments. This method utilizes diffusion theory for calculating time-averaged concentrations, with a focus on heavy metals and reactive trace metals. Learn about Chelex as an effective adsorbent for metals, previous studies by NIVA on phosphate, arsenate, and selenate, and DGT theory components.
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Diffusive Gradient in thin films (DGT) • Developed for passive sampling of labile metal ions in aquatic environments • Diffusion theory for calculations of time-averaged concentrations. • Main focus: heavy metals Cu, Zn, Cd, Pb, Ni and Cr plus reactive trace metals Mn and Fe. • Chelex, adsorbent for metals • Few studies on collection of anionic compounds. • 2004 studies were preformed by NIVA on DGT as passive sampler for phosphate, arsenate and selnate.
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