The Behavior of Trace Elements in Interstitial Water and Bottom Sediments of the Black Sea

Resumo

The results of long-term studies of geochemistry of trace elements in the interstitial waters and the sediments of the Black Sea are generalized. The works were carried out in the different areas, but the deepwater basin and facies profiles of the Yalta and Sochi polygons and the profile directed from the Kerch Strait southeast are described in more detail. The behavior of biogenic elements (N, P, and Si), B, J, Br, and 18 metals was examined according to the ISP and ISP-MS data. The average concentrations of the elements for three stratigraphic horizons were calculated. Factor analysis was used to process the results.