Study of lead pollution by EDXRF analysis

Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis is applied to determine lead pollution from various locations near the highway of Ankara - Istanbul. In this proposed study, a complete optimization including sampling, homogeneit y, particle size, critical thickness, measurement geometry for analysis of soils and plants is carried out. It is observed the contribution of the mot or transport, along the 25 km of highway, to the lead pollution is very con siderable depending on heavy traffic.