Determination of heavy metal pollution in depth profile of marine sediment samples from the Strait of Malacca

Abstract

In this study, four core marine sediment samples from
\nthe Strait of Malacca were collected and analyzed by using
\ninstrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA). This work
\nwas carried out to evaluate the level of heavy metal pollution
\nin the water-body. In addition, inductively coupled
\nplasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) technique was used
\nfor non-measurable elements by INAA. The following
\nheavy metals (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Sb and Zn)
\nhave been determined in the core sediment samples collected
\nfrom the Strait of Malacca. Moreover, the obtained
\nresults were compared to the national studies and the international
\nguidelines for marine sediments.