Adsorption of Chloride, Nitrate and Perchlorate by Variable Charge Soils

Two cells consisting of a chloride-selective electrode and a nitrate-selective electrode or of a chloride-selective electrode and a perchlorate-selective electrode were directly put in the soil suspension to determine the concentration ratios Cl-/ NO3- or Cl-/ ClO4- for studying the adsorption of the three anions by variable charge soils. It was found that all the concentration ratios CCl- / CNO3- and CCl- / CClO4- in suspension were smaller than unity when soil samples were in equilibrium with mixed KCl and KNO3 or KCl and KClO4 solutions of equal concentration. The order of the amount of chloride, nitrate and perchlorate adsorbed by variable charge soils was Cl-> NO3-> ClO4- when the soils adsorbed these anions from the solution containing equal concentrations of Cl-, NO3- and ClO4-. Such factors as the pH of the suspension, the iron oxide content of the soil etc. could affect the amounts and the ratios of anions adsorbed.     

Trends in Sulfate,Base Cations and H+ Concentrations in Bulk Precipitation and Throughfall at Integrated Monitoring Sites in Finland 1989-1995

Temporal trends in sulfate, base cation (Ca2+ + Mg2+ + K+), and H+ ion concentrations in bulk precipitation and throughfall samples collected over a seven year period (1989-95) in four forested catchments in Finland are presented. The catchments are in remote locations and span the boreal zone (61-69 °N). The stands represent old, undisturbed forests, and are composed of varying proportions of Scots pine, Norway spruce and deciduous species (mainly Betula spp.). Monthly SO₄ ^2- and H+ ion concentrations in bulk precipitation averaged over the study period and catchments were: 18.7 µmol L^-1 and 32.3 µmol L^-1. The corresponding values for throughfall were: 37.4 µmol L^-1 and 32.4 µmol L^-1. Sulfate and H+ ion concentrations in bulk precipitation and throughfall both showed negative linear trends, which were significant (p < 0.05) for the three southernmost catchments. Concentrations and trend slope decreased northwards (e.g., bulk precipitation SO₄ ^2- slope estimates: ^-1.6 to ^-1.0 µmol L^-1 yr^-1). The decline was greater for throughfall than for bulk precipitation, indicating a proportionally greater reduction in dry deposition than wet. The sum of base cation concentrations averaged 12.1 µmol(+) L^-1 in bulk precipitation and 83.1 µmol(+) L^-1 in throughfall. There were no significant trends in the sum of base cations (p > 0.05). It is concluded that the reported reduction in S emissions over the study period has resulted in a significant reduction in the acidity and SO₄ ^2- concentration of bulk precipitation, and this reduction has has been reflected in throughfall concentrations. The greatest reduction has taken place in the southern part of the country.     

离子色谱法和毛细管电泳法测定土壤中氯离子、 硫酸根及其差异性

分别采用离子色谱法(IC)、毛细管电泳法(CE)两种仪器方法对不同pH土壤中Cl~–、SO_4~(2–)含量进行测定,并对其结果进行差异性分析。结果显示:参照标准物质的参考值(滴定法),IC与CE测定值的准确度、回收率均满足实验分析要求,但精密度差异较大,IC(RSD,3.61%)的稳定性优于CE(RSD,8.97%)。据差异性(F与t检验)分析,两种仪器方法测定酸性土壤中Cl~–、SO_4~(2–)含量存在显著性差异,而碱性、中性土壤的测定结果保持一致。对比4个被测样品基本性质发现,酸性土壤的pH与离子强度均低于其他样品,从而影响了石英毛细管的电渗流,最终改变了CE分离过程,这可能是Cl~–结果偏离的主要因素。同时,对于IC,酸性土壤较中性、碱性土壤更易由于离子交换效应产生次级保留(拖尾)。此外,采用碱性分离体系分离酸性样品易形成结晶,从而导致SO_4~(2–)含量的偏离。可见,两种方法各有优缺点。但是,IC较经典,而CE是一种新兴的仪器方法。测定像土壤这样基体较复杂的样品(特别是酸性土壤)中阴离子的仪器条件还需要进行更多摸索与优化,以促进这两种方法在土壤领域的推广与应用。     

Sulfate and Nitrate Loads on a Forest Ecosystem in Kochi in Southwest of Japan

To assess the influence of acidic deposition on the forest ecosystem, it is necessary to evaluate the gross amount of acidic deposition. In this paper, we discuss the variation of sulfate (SO₄ ^2?) and nitrate (NO₃ ^?) loads as well as related concentration from 1991 to 1999 in the Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) plantation in Kochi, southwest Japan. The annual precipitation varied significantly from 1,700 to 3,900 mm during the study period. The annual sulfate concentration of rainfall was about 15 µmol L^?1, including about 80% non sea salt sulfate, while the annual nitrate concentration of rainfall was increased. The sulfate and nitrate concentrations of the through fall and the nitrate concentration of the stem flow were equal to or slightly higher than those of rainfall. However, the sulfate concentration of the stem flow was higher than that of rainfall, 21 to 55 µmol L^?1. The sulfate and nitrate loads of rainfall were measured to be 27 to 46 and 14 to 43 mmol m^?2 y^?1, respectively. The sulfate and nitrate loads of the through fall were the same or slightly higher than those of rainfall. In contrast, the sulfate and nitrate loads of the stem flow were less than those of rainfall. Combined sulfate loads of the through fall and the stem flow reached about 1.5 times that of the sulfate load of rainfall.     

Characteristic Variation of Concentration and Chemical Form in Sulfur, Nitrate, Ammonium, and Chloride Species Observed at Urban and Rural Sites of Japan

A field survey on the concentration of chemical species in particulate matter and gaseous compounds at two monitoring sites with different site classifications (urban and rural) was conducted over three years. Total (particulate matter + gaseous compounds) concentrations at the rural site were significantly lower than those at the urban site for all species (sulfur $\left( {{\text{SO}}^{{{\text{2 - }}}}_{{\text{4}}} {\left( {\text{p}} \right)}} \right.$ and SO₂(g)), nitrate ${\text{(NO}}_{{{\text{3}}^{{\text{ - }}} }} {\left( {\text{p}} \right)}$ and HNO₃(g)), ammonium ${\text{(NH}}_{{{\text{4}}^{{\text{ + }}} }} {\text{(p)}})$ and ammonia (NH₃(g)), and chloride (Cl^? (p) and HCl (g))), which is thought to reflect classification of the site. The difference in the sulfur concentration at the urban and rural sites was characterized by the difference in SO₂ (g) concentration. Further, a clear seasonality was observed for the nitrate species. The HNO₃ (g) concentration was high in the summer compared with other seasons at both the urban and rural sites. The ${\text{NH}}_4^ + \left( {\text{p}} \right)$ concentration levels were approximately the same as those of NH₃ (g) at both sites. The molar ratios of the particulate matter concentration to the total concentration showed different characteristics; the nitrate, ammonium and ammonia, and chloride species showed a clear seasonal variation: low in summer and high in winter and the values were similar regardless of the site. On the other hand, the sulfur species showed constant values at both the urban and rural sites, however the concentrations were significantly different for the two sites. Ammonium accounted for the largest proportion of cations in the particulate matter, regardless of the site classification. In contrast, ${\text{SO}}_4^{2 - } \left( {\text{p}} \right)$ accounted for the largest proportion of anions at the rural site, whereas ${\text{NO}}_3^ - \left( {\text{p}} \right)$ was comparable to ${\text{SO}}_4^{2 - } \left( {\text{p}} \right)$ at the urban site. Ammonia accounted for the largest proportion of all chemical species at both sites. Seasonal analysis of the proportional distribution in particulate matter and gaseous compounds provides information on atmospheric conditions.     

Potassium Supply Influences Molybdenum,Nitrate, and Nitrate Reductase Activity in Eggplant

Abstract

Greenhouse experiments were conducted for two years (1993–1994) with eggplants to study the impact of potassium (K) as K₂SO₄ (0.5 mM, 1 mM, 2 mM, and 3 mM) on molybdenum (Mo) distribution and on aspects of nitrate (NO₃ ^?) metabolism, and fruit quality. The nitrates and Mo in leaf blades, petioles, and fruits as well as foliar in vivo nitrate reductase (NR; E.C. 1.6.6.1) activity were analyzed. In view of these results, the K application at levels exceeding 0.5 mM K, altered the NO₃ ^? and Mo status and distribution in the aboveground organs of eggplant. The 3 mM K distributed the NO₃ ^? proportionally between leaf blades, petioles, and fruits. The 0.5 mM K and the 1 mM K increased the NO₃ ^? and Mo concentration in fruits, respectively. These results indicated the 3 mM K the most appropriate treatment for the greenhouse eggplant production under Mediterranean climate conditions, with reduced NO₃ ^? density in fruits for human consumption.     

Nitrate Evolution in Soil,Leaching Water,and Lettuce Plant Crops using Different Fertilization Strategies

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different fertilizing strategies applied during three successive cycles on lettuce growth and the nitrate evolution in the soil, leaching water, and the lettuce plant itself. Four fertilization treatments were compared: integrated production fertilization (IP), organic fertilization (ORG), slow-release N fertilizers (SRF), and plant-associative bacteria (PAB). The nitrate content of the pore water and leachate decreased toward harvesting time in each crop cycle. The accumulation of residual nitrates in the soil decreased in each successive cycle in all treatments. The greatest lettuce head weight was achieved by ORG and SRF in the first cycle and by IP in the third cycle; IP and SRF produced the greatest nitrate content in lettuce leaves, especially in the second and third cycles. The nitrate content of leaves fell in the last cycle, as nitrate levels in soil and in leaching fell in all treatments.     

Sequential Extraction and Determination of Chemical Forms of Zinc in Sulfate Sludge

Total content of zinc and other metals has been assayed in thesludge that remained after leaching zinc-bearing smelting losswith sulfuric acid. The paper also presents zinc speciationcarried out by means of the sequential extraction by Rudd and an analysis of chemical forms of zinc. It has been found thatzinc occurs mainly in the mobile, bioavailable, soluble form and in the moderately mobile, carbonate form. The speciationcarried out showed that zinc occurred in the sludge in the following forms (mg kg^-1): sulfate 143 000, oxide 79 000,metallic 68 200, siliceous 35 500, sulfide 20 800 and ferrate18 500. Preparatory extraction of zinc from the sludge usingwater, sodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)and acetic acid has also been conducted.     

Determination of Sulfate Concentration in Soil: Depth of Sampling

To diagnose sulfur (S) deficiency, methodologies based on soil sample analysis and simulation models have been used, all of which require determination of S availability. The objective was to evaluate the possibility of estimating sulfate concentration up to 60 cm deep, using values from soils 0–20 or 0–40 cm deep as predictive variables. A set of data from 22 fertilization experiments on winter and summer crops was used. For wheat, a close association (P < 0.0001) was determined between sulfate concentrations 0–20 and 0–60 cm deep (r² = 0.88). When the sulfate concentration at 0–40 cm deep was used as predictive variable, the model r² increased to 0.97. Similar results were obtained for summer crops (r² = 0.68 and 0.94 for 0–20 and 0–40, respectively). The integration of all 22 experiments showed two linear models (P < 0.0001) to estimate sulfate concentration up to 60 cm deep (r² = 0.79 and 0.95 for 0–20 and 0–40, respectively). These results help to simplify soil sampling and would enable more use of S diagnostic methods by producers.     

Nitrate determination in baby food, using the nitrate ion selective electrode.

The nitrate electrode has been utilized in the determination of nitrate content in food products. The AOAC xylenol method was employed for comparative results. A reasonable correlation (r=0.91) was found between the 2 methods in the analysis of 49 samples containing 30-350 ppm nitrate. At the average nitrate content (100 ppm) of these foods, the standard error was 4.3 ppm. The electrode responds directly to the ionic activity of the nitrate ion. It has a linear concentration range of 1-6000 ppm nitrate and can be used over a wide pH range. The electrode does respond to some extent to anions other than nitrate, and some interferences do occur. These interferences are easily controlled by the use of cation exchange resins. The Corning known addition (spiking) method is used on all samples to insure correct electrode response in solutions containing variable background ionic composition. The electrode has the advantage of simplicity, speed, reproducibility, and accuracy. Work time saved using the electrode as opposed to the xylenol method is about 7 hr for the analysis of 20 samples. Error, and the need for repeating analysis, is much less frequent.     

Throughfall quality and quantity in polluted and damaged ecosystems in Northern Bohemia

The interaction between high concentrations of polluting gases (SO₂ and NO_x) and damaged forest ecosystems was observed by studying throughfall precipitation in the Erzegebirge Mountains, Northern Bohemia. Qualitative and quantitative data on throughfall for the period November 1989–October 1990 are presented. Weighted averages of SO ₄ ^2? and NO ₃ ^? concentrations in the throughfall were 23.05 mg L^?1 and 13.61 mg L^?1 in a beech and 34.41 mg L^?1 and 11.03 mg L^?1 in a spruce forest respectively. Three variables (the molar ratios of K/Na, N_tot/S and N-NO₃/N-NE₄) were used to compare the spruce throughfall quality to that observed in areas with similar however, less damaged spruce stands. Both K/Na and N-NO₃/N-NH₄ ratios clearly decreased with increasing tree damage, the N_tot/S ratio increased. The results suggest that the throughfall in damaged ecosystems of the Erzegebirge region becomes more like a wet precipitation as the tree canopies get sparser and the trees reduce canopy leaching.     

Chemical Composition of Precipitation, Throughfall and Soil Solutions at Two Forested Sites in Guangzhou, South China

Rain water at two forested sites in Guangzhou (south China) show high concentrations of SO₄ ^2?, NO₃ ^? and Ca²⁺ and display a remarkable seasonal variation, with acid rain being more important during the spring and summer than during the autumn and winter. The amount of acid rain represents about 95% of total precipitation. The sources of pollutants from which acid rain developed includes both locally derived and long-middle distance transferred atmosphere pollutants. The seasonal variation in precipitation chemistry was largely related to the increasing neutralizing capacity of base cations in rainwater in winter. Soil acidification is highlighted by high H⁺ and Al³⁺ concentrations in soil solutions. The variation in elemental concentration in soil solution was related to nitrification (H⁺, NH₄ ⁺ and NO₃ ^?) and cation exchange reaction (H⁺, Al³⁺) in soil. The negative effect of soil acidification is partly dampened by substantial deposition of base cations (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺ and K⁺) in this area.     

Copper Complexing Capacity of Throughfall and its Environmental Effect

Copper complexing capacity (CuCC) and conditional stability constants (K′) of the complexes were analyzed for throughfall collected in Japanese cypress (Chamaecyparis obtusa), Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora), and bamboo-leafed oak (Quercus myrsinaefolia) groves (soil: light-colored Andosol) located in a suburban area of Japan (Tsukuba, Ibaraki). The method was based on the titration of throughfall samples with standard Cu²⁺ solution using a Cu²⁺-selective electrode, followed by data analysis using the van den Berg-Ruzic plot (1:1-type complexes were assumed). CuCCs (μM) obtained were in the order: C. obtusa (7.1± 5.1) ≤ C. japonica (9.6± 5.6) < P. densiflora (15.9± 16.4) < Q. myrsinaefolia (29.3± 23.9). In addition, ratios of CuCC/DOC (μmol mg^?1 C) were in the order: C. obtusa (0.42± 0.26) ? C. japonica (0.42± 0.22) ? P. densiflora (0.55± 0.38) ? Q. myrsinaefolia (2.0± 1.3), and the ratios in the throughfall of Q. myrsinaefolia were about 4 times higher than those in the throughfall of other tree species. On the other hand, log K′ was almost the same for all tree species (about 5.5). CuCC and also CuCC/DOC increased in spring and autumn, and decreased in summer and winter, indicating that organic matter with metal complexing capacity, released from trees, changed seasonally not only in quantity but also in quality. Since throughfall accelerated the leaching of metals from grove soil and artificial material (e.g. alloy) placed in the groves, it may be involved in the behavior of metals in the plant-soil ecosystem.     

北京郊区树冠穿透水中多环芳烃的污染特征与通量计算

2006年和2007年雨季,作为农村非点源污染研究的组成部分,以北京西北郊区城乡结合部的公路绿化带为采样点,对雨水和树冠穿透水中多环芳烃（PAHs）的污染特征和通量进行了研究。共采集10场降雨,分析了雨水和树冠穿透水中溶解相和颗粒相PAHs的浓度。结果显示,树冠穿透水中颗粒相∑16PAHs浓度大于雨水,而溶解相∑16PAHs浓度则小于雨水。降雨过程中树冠叶面对颗粒相PAHs具有释放作用;对溶解相PAHs则有截留作用,降雨后期截留作用的影响减弱。净通量计算结果表明,各场降雨树冠穿透水中溶解相PAHs的净通量大多为负值,颗粒相PAHs的净通量多为正值,树冠穿透水中PAHs的净通量主要来自于颗粒相PAHs。     

重庆缙云山三种典型林分穿透水和树干茎流中氮素特征研究

为研究重庆酸雨区森林生态系统中氮湿沉降在不同林分中的分布特征,以重庆缙云山为站点,于2012年5月到10月间,测定了针阔混交林、常绿阔叶林和毛竹林三种典型林分内大气降水、穿透雨和树干茎流的铵态氮(NH4+-N)、硝态氮(NO3--N)和可溶性有机氮(DON,Dissolved Organic Nitrogen)浓度,并进行系统分析。结果表明:(1)各林分降雨组分中氮浓度均值关系为:NH4+-NNO3--NDON,NH4+-N和NO3--N的最小值分别为1.84 mg L-1和1.11 mg L-1,而DON浓度不超过0.47 mg L-1;(2)相比于大气降水,各林分的穿透雨和树干流的氮浓度都有增加,林分上分布表现为:针阔混交林常绿阔林毛竹林;(3)在时间尺度上,各林分穿透雨NH4+-N和NO3--N浓度的最高值、次高值和最低值分别出现在10月份、8月份和6月份,林分间差异不显著。树干茎流无明显时间分布规律,林分间无显著差异。研究指出,降雨量不是决定氮浓度的关键因子,而林分对氮浓度的影响作用显著。     

A Rapid and Sensitive Determination Method for Soil Nitrate Status

A rapid and sensitive determination method for soil nitrate status is proposed using anion exchange high pressure liquid chromatography. The effect of different extracting solutions and elution-buffer pH is investigated on the determination of NO₂ and NO₃ in standard solutions and various soil extracts in the concentration range of 0–40 ppm. A high lineair correlation is obtained between results from both the Bremner distillation method (1965) and this anion exchange HPLC-method when compared on 69 soil samples. The sensitivity, reliability and ease of handling make anion exchange HPLC a valuable method for the determination of soil nitrate.     

Throughfall and canopy buffering in three sitka spruce stands in Denmark

Throughfall was studied in three even-aged sitka spruce stands in Denmark during the years 1989 to 1994. Deposition of sea salts dominated the fluxes of substances in varying degrees between years and sites. During the study period, non-marine S deposition did not change substantially. At the site most affected by animal husbandry, fluxes of NH₄ ⁺ and NO₃ ^? increased over the years. Elevated fluxes of TOC, K⁺, and PO₄ ^3? occurred in the growing season due to canopy leaching caused by attacks by the green spruce aphid. Fluxes of Cl^?, SO₄ ^2?, Na⁺, Ca²⁺, and Mg²⁺ were highest in the dormant season. Buffering of. pH was affected by the nitrogen dynamics in the canopy, and also, at least during the summer, by elevated levels of organic compounds.     

Long-Term Monitoring Study on Rain, Throughfall, and Stemflow Chemistry in Evergreen Coniforous Forests in Hokkaido, Northern Japan

Long-term study on acid precipitation monitoring at suburban forests in Sapporo city showed that bulk precipitation pH were below 4.8 in recent years. Throughfall and stemflow chemistry for two main coniferous species (Abies sachalinensis and Picea jezoensis) showed different regime for pH and element deposition. The mean annual pH values of throughfall and stemflow in Picea stand were 1.0 to 1.3 units higher than that of rain collected outside the forest. In contrast, mean annual pH of throughfall and stemflow in Abies stand were 0.3 to 0.5 units higher than that of rain. Mean annual inorganic nitrogen input via throughfall and stemflow were estimated 0.41±0.11 gN/m²/yr in Abies stand, 0.44±0.13 gN/m²/yr in Picea stand. Cation input via throughfall, especially for K, in Picea stand was 1.4 times as large as that in Abies stand. Mean annual input of S in both stands was the same level. The possible effects on surface soil properties and nutrient cycling in northern evergreen conifers was discussed.