Trace Metals Levels in Inorganic Fertilizers Commercially Available in Nigeria.
Aims: To investigate the concentrations of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), vanadium (V) and zinc (Zn) in commercially available inorganic fertilizers (calcium superphosphate and urea).
Place and Duration of Study: Urea and superphosphate fertilizers were purchased from a local market in Uyo, Southern Nigeria.
Methodology: A total of twenty seven fertilizer...
Published at Journal of Scientific Research and Reports
Volume 3
Issue 4
Pages 610-620
Published in 2014
Nsikak U. Benson, Winifred U. Anake and Usoro M. Etesin
Benson Nsikak » Nsikak Benson holds a Ph.D. degree in Marine Environmental Chemistry. His research interest is primarily on investigating the exchange of marine trace gases between the atmosphere and the ocean. He is interested in developing a quantitative understanding of the cycling of carbon, nutrients and other elements in ocean systems as well as interactions with ocean biology and anthropogenic impacts.... view full profile
