Fine particulate matter (PM1.0 and PM2.5) warrants concern due to its health impacts and atmospheric reactivity, yet their source contributions and seasonal variations remain unclear. To investigate their characteristics, sources, and interrelationships, we collected concurrent PM1.0 and PM2.5 samples at an urban site in Harbin from November 2014 to November 2015. The samples were analyzed for mass concentrations, water-soluble ions via ion chromatography, inorganic elements using ICP-OES/ICP-MS, particle morphology by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and source apportionment using the Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF) model. The results showed that PM1.0 and PM2.5 exhibited similar seasonal trends, with the highest concentrations in winter and the lowest in summer. PM1.0 accounted for 60–90 % of PM2.5, indicating that most pollutants were concentrated in the finer fraction. Major water-soluble ions included SO42−, NO3−, and NH4+, suggesting significant secondary aerosol formation. Inorganic element analysis revealed elevated concentrations of crustal elements such as Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Na, and Si, pointing to soil dust as a major contributor. SEM observations showed that particles were predominantly irregular mineral grains and spherical fly ash, indicating contributions from both soil dust and coal combustion. PMF source apportionment further revealed distinct seasonal patterns: soil dust and industrial emissions were dominant in spring and summer, while biomass burning, vehicle exhaust, and coal combustion were the primary sources in autumn and winter. This study provides scientific evidence and technical support for targeted fine particulate pollution control and regional air quality management in Harbin and other similar cold-climate cities.
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