Characteristic and Source Apportionment of PM10 During 2007-2008 in Xuzhou, China

Ambient PM₁₀ was sampled during September 17^th, 2007 to September 23^th, 2007 and during January 14^th, 2008 to January 20^th, 2008 at three sites (Tongshan animal hospital, Yellow River village and HuaiTa) in Xuzhou. The samples were analyzed for 16 metal elements (Na, K, Mg, Ca, Zn, Fe, Al, Si, Cu, Mn, Co, Pb, Cr, Ti, V and Ni), three anions, elemental carbon and organic carbon. Chemical mass balance (CMB) receptor model was applied to determine the source of the PM10. The result of CMB showed the dominant source factors for PM₁₀ was the dust with >;47.9% in winter, and with >;32.1% in summer. Metallurgy and soot were the minor source factors.