The analyses of air chemical composition of particles at the east coast of peninsular Malaysia : case study in Terengganu coastal and offshore areas

Abstract

East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia has assortment of mineral resources, fisheries, recreation and industrial activities that is contribute to the air pollution problem. This study was designed to investigate the seven anion in the moisture air namely fluoride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate and sulphate; which represents different human activities. The aim of this study is to determine and characterise the chemical compositions of particles concentration dispersion from natural and anthropogenic resources. The data were collected at selected sampling locations, which represents natural, dwelling, construction and petrochemical industries area near to the Terengganu coastal area and also the offshore zones from the month of December 2006 until February 2007.