Monitoring of total and extractable barium concentrations in floodplain soils KU Leuven
Purpose Although barium (Ba) is a non-regulated element in soil in most European countries, some countries, such as Canada, are adopting quality guidelines for Ba in soil because it can be toxic in high concentrations. The aim of the present study was to assess Ba concentrations and availability in foodplain soils. Methods Besides the determination of total concentrations, a rapid screening of Ba availability with single extractions recommended ...