Features of Arsenic Distribution in the Soils of Potash Mines

The purpose of the present study is to analyse distribution arsenic in soils Verkhnekamskoe potassium salt deposit (Perm Krai, Russia). danger pollution determined by its high toxicity and carcinogenic hazard. Being a technophilic element, enters environment primarily as result mining activities. Mining processing sites for arsenic-containing ores are most prone accumulation. Solid wastes from potash production also contain elevated concentrations arsenic. content was inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Statistical methods were used features background areas near facilities. Three types landscapes studied within each territory, which distinguished leading processes substance migration. Arsenic both territories vary considerably, ranging n × 10−1 10. found no statistically significant differences areas. various do not differ statistically. saline be higher than rest territories. Outside areas, identified patterns indicate that operations determinant accumulation