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This study assesses the solubility of Cu, Zn, Pb, and As in mining-affected soils under waterlogged conditions.

Solubility of Cu, Zn, Pb and as in variously treated soils of historical mining sites subjected to waterlogged conditions

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This study assesses the solubility of Cu, Zn, Pb, and As in mining-affected soils under waterlogged conditions.
Collected soil from different mining sites in the Sudetes.
Treated soils with FeOx-rich wastes and beech forest litter, then monitored under waterlogged conditions for 140 days.
Measured metal concentrations in pore water using ICP-MS.
Confirmed high concentrations of Cu, Zn, Pb, and As in pore water under different treatments.
Waterlogging reduced concentrations of Cu, Zn, and Pb, while As concentrations increased over time.
pH strongly influenced the mobilization of Cu, Zn, and Pb, while organic matter enhanced As mobilization.

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Research reveals soil contamination levels and the influence of organic matter on metal mobilization in waterlogged conditions.

Lewińska et al. (2025) studied this question.

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