Affiliation:
1. Delta State University of Science & Technology
Abstract
Abstract
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The researcher studied the spatial and seasonal changes in pH, electric conduction and total organic carbon in sediment cores of Ubeji, Ifie, and Egbokodo Creeks in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. The researcher took a total of 222 sediment core samples during wet and dry seasons. The researcher dried, sieved, and analyzed the samples using standard calculus methods. The pH of the sediment ranged from 2.25 to 4.80 (wet season), and 2.12 to 4.42 (dry season). Which implies that the sediment cores are acidic in both wet and dry season. The Electrical conduction of the core sediment ranged between 620 and 5,620 µS/cm (wet season) and between 800 and 5900 µS/cm (dry season). Total Organic Carbon of all nine cores decreased slightly with increase of sediment core depth. This study provided data on the physio-chemical properties of sediment cores, which may be useful for control actions, surrounding quality governance, and eco forensic studies.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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