Analysis of the Trace Chemical Elements of Stormy Dust in Some Regions of Middle and Southern in Iraq

Abstract

The chemical analysis of dust resulting from sandstorms is one of the few studies in Iraq. As this study has a very great importance in knowing and diagnosing the trace elements in the components of dust from a chemical, biological and environmental point of view because of their great effect on human health in the first place and on plants, animals and soil. The study showed that the levels of trace elements are high compared to the natural rates, and that the percentages of Cl, Sr, Ba and Zn respectively are the highest among these elements in the regions of southern and central Iraq. The study concluded that dust storms are loaded with high levels of trace elements.