Table of Content

Preface

The methodology of the study

Data collection

Sampling

Sample preparation and chemical Analysis

Sample preparation and INAA Analysis

Data processing and statistical Analysis

The evaluation of TM atmospheric deposition in Albania

Trace Metal Concentrations in Moss Samples

The evaluation of the background level of elements in moss samples

Spatial Distribution of the Elements

Spatial Distribution of Crustal Elements

Aluminum, Al

Lithium, Li

Zirconium, Zr and Hafmium, Hf

Barium, Ba

Strontium, Sr

Tantalum, Ta

Uranium, U and Thorium, Th

Manganese, Mn

Rubidium, Rb and Cesium, Cs

Chalcophile (typical micro elements As, Cd, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb and Zn) and

Biophile Micro-elements (typical micro elements Cu, Mo, and V)

Copper, Cu

Cadmium, Cd

Lead, Pb

Zinc, Zn

Vanadium, V

Arsenic, As

Molibdenium, Mo and Selenium, Se

Silver, Ag and Gold, Au

Mercury, Hg

Elements sensitive to red/ox conditions (Cr, Co, Mo, U, V, Ni and Zn)

Nickel, Ni

Cobalt, Co

Sea Spray Elements (Na, Cl, Mg, Ca, K, Br and I)

Other elements present in moss samples4

Siliceous, Si and Phosphorus, P

Multivariate Analysis

Supplement Material