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VOL. 10, ISSUE 12 (2023)
Analysis of the heavy metal content of Mimpi Cave sediments in the Maros Karst Area, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Authors
Vistarani Arini Tiwow
Abstract
Research has been carried out to determine the heavy metal content of
sediments in the Mimpi Cave in the Maros Karst Area. Cave sediment samples were
taken at three points, namely at the mouth of the cave, the middle of the cave,
and the cave's exit. The testing method used on cave sediment samples is X-ray
fluorescence (XRF) to determine the heavy metal content. The results show that
the cave sediment samples contain heavy metal elements such as Fe, Ag, Ni, Zn,
V, Pb, Cu, Cr, Zr, Ga, Co, and Ir. Lead (Pb) at 11.4 g/cm3 is the
heavy metal element with the highest density. Heavy metals are indicated as
materials that carry magnetic properties in caves. The source influences the
high concentration of heavy metals. The elements contained in the sediment are
indicated to be caused by geological factors, namely from the weathering of
cave-forming rocks; climate change factors, namely material from outside the
cave, which is transported into the cave via wind; and anthropogenic factors,
namely human activity. In the sediment samples, rare earth metals such as
lithrium (Y), vital materials with strategic potential, were also found.
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How to cite this article:
Vistarani Arini Tiwow "Analysis of the heavy metal content of Mimpi Cave sediments in the Maros Karst Area, South Sulawesi, Indonesia". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 12, 2023, Pages 1-5
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