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Photochemical Dissolved Gaseous Mercury (DGM) formation/consumption in the Negro River Basin, brazilian Amazon

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Author(s):
da Silva, Gilmar Silverio [1] ; Jardim, Wilson F. [2] ; Fadini, Pedro Sergio [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Ciencia & Tecnol Maranhao, Dept Quim, Inst Fed Educ, BR-65025000 Sao Luis, MA - Brazil
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Quim, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
[3] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Quim, BR-13565905 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society; v. 20, n. 8, p. 1549-1555, 2009.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Dissolved gaseous mercury (DGM) formation/consumption was measured during several scientific excursions in the Negro River basin, Amazon, Brazil. Measurements were carried out following diel patterns in both white and black water bodies. In white waters, with pH values around 7 and low dissolved organic carbon (DOC) concentration, mercury saturation prevails during the sunlit period, similar to behavior observed elsewhere. This was attributed to DGM generated by a photoinduced mechanism of Hg2+ reduction. On the other hand, in black waters, with pH around 5 and high DOC values (up to 20 mg L-1), DGM concentration stays below the detection limit during sunlit periods, which was associated to photoinduced Hgº oxidation. Photochemical experiments carried out in situ corroborate the influence of sunlight on DGM formation/consumption. A comparison of diel DGM saturation is presented for both black and white water bodies. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 00/13517-1 - Mercury fluxes in the Rio Negro Basin, Amazon
Grantee:Wilson de Figueiredo Jardim
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants