Measurement of Magnetic Susceptibility and Heavy Metals Concentration in Roadside Topsoil along Amman-Airport Highway, Jordan
Keywords:
Heavy Metals, Magnetic susceptibility, anthropogenic sources, Urban Soil, Factor Analysis, Jordan.Abstract
Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between magnetic susceptibility and heavy metal contamination in topsoil along the Amman-Airport highway in Jordan. A total of 44 soil samples were collected and analyzed for heavy metals (Fe, Zn, Cu, Cr, Co, Ni, Mn, Pb, and Cd) using flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS). The results revealed a significant variability in heavy metal concentrations, with Fe exhibiting the highest average concentration and Cd exhibiting the lowest. The average heavy metal concentrations (mg/kg) were: Fe (12077.9), Mn (464.86), Zn (122.5), Pb (116.98), Ni (67.98), Cu (54.34), Co (39.90), Cr (39.09), and Cd (7.87). Magnetic susceptibility measurement was performed at low and high frequencies to assess correlations between heavy metal accumulation and magnetic properties. The results showed a significant positive correlation between magnetic susceptibility (χlf-F) and heavy metals, notably with Cu (r = 0.76), Pb (r = 0.60), and Zn (r = 0.50), as well as moderate correlations with Co (r = 0.37) and Ni (r = 0.47). Factor analysis identified three major pollution sources: vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and agricultural inputs (particularly fertilizers). The findings demonstrate the potential of magnetic susceptibility as a cost-effective and rapid proxy for assessing heavy metal contamination in urban roadside environments, supporting large-scale environmental monitoring and pollution mitigation strategies.
Keywords: Heavy metals, Magnetic susceptibility, Anthropogenic sources, Urban soil, Factor analysis, Jordan.
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