Soil Elemental Analysis for Ningbo Watershed in Eastern China

March 2016 analysis of 80 soil samples from the Zhangxi catchment in the Ningbo Watershed, Eastern China. Variables measured include concentrations of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, P, Pb, Zn, Ca, K and lead isotope ratios. Data was collected and analyzed as part of the UK-China Critical Zone Observation Programme.

Use Cases

• Assess soil contamination by analyzing concentrations of heavy metals like As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn.
• Study lead pollution sources and transport using lead isotope ratios data from the samples.
• Analyze nutrient levels and soil composition based on concentrations of P, Ca, and K.
• Model spatial distribution of elemental concentrations across the 80 sampling points in the Ningbo Watershed.

Strengths

• Includes measurements for 11+ elemental concentrations and lead isotope ratios.
• Data from 80 distinct soil samples provides a spatial snapshot.
• Collection and analysis were part of a structured NERC NSFC-funded research programme.

Limitations

• Limited to a single time point (March 2016), preventing temporal trend analysis.
• Sample size of 80 may limit granular spatial analysis or robust statistical modeling for rare elements.
• Geographic scope is restricted to one specific catchment in Eastern China.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Soil samples analyzed using XRF and ICP-MS techniques at Queens Belfast University.

Time Range

March 2016

Freshness

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Geography

Zhangxi catchment, Ningbo Watershed, Eastern China