The application of Sb, Pt and Hg in the development of new strategic technologies has increased significantly in recent years. This study evaluates the impact of vehicular traffic on the rise in emission of Sb, Pt and Hg in the atmospheric environmen of Mexico City and their correlation to Co, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, V and Zn. Ficus benjamina leaves were collected as biomonitor of atmospheric metals deposited in areas exposed to heavy vehicular traffic. High enrichment factor values (metal(loid) concentration/background values) were calculated: 146 (Sb), 52.8 (Pb), 29.7 (Pt) and 25.1 (Cr). Enrichment factors of Ni, Zn, Co, V, Cu and Hg decrease in that order and are < 10. Principal component analysis allows recognize that most of the analyzed metal(loids) are related to traffic sources; Ni and Cr are also attributable to an additional anthropogenic source. No relationship was found relating Pb to vehicular sources.
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