| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2025: In-Situ Characterization Techniques
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| Presentation Title |
Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metal Levels in Water and Sediment of Iyere River, Ibiono Ibom Nigeria |
| Author(s) |
Ndifreke Nde, Nyaknno Udokpoh, Ubong Udoka, Solomon Inyang |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ndifreke Nde |
| Abstract Scope |
The study assesses the physicochemical properties and heavy metal levels of water and sediment samples from Iyere River in Ibiono Ibom, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Standard methods (APHA, ASTM) were used for analysis, and heavy metals were measured using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Results showed water pH ranged from 3.37 to 4.37 (dry season) and 5.43 to 6.27 (wet season); electrical conductivity from 5.03 to 5.88 µS/cm (dry) and 10.20 to 11.01 µS/cm (wet); DO varied between 6.50 to 6.73 mg/L (dry) and 6.20 to 7.40 mg/L (wet). Sediment results indicated pH varied between 3.85 to 4.66 (dry) and 5.35 to 5.83 (wet); electrical conductivity from 1.49 to 2.75 µS/cm (dry) and 5.56 to 6.96 µS/cm (wet). Heavy metal levels were below detection limits in both seasons. All parameters were within permissible limits, indicating no health risks. Regular monitoring is recommended if industrialization occurs. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Environmental Effects, Copper / Nickel / Cobalt |