Main analytical techniques used for elemental analysis in various matrices
Heavy metal pollution is a serious environmental problem. The presence of such metals in different areas of an ecosystem subsequently leads to the contamination of consumable products such as dietary and processed materials. Accurate monitoring of metal concentrations...
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Pharmacotherapy Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin
2016
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| Summary: | Heavy metal pollution is a serious environmental problem. The presence of such metals in different
areas of an ecosystem subsequently leads to the contamination of consumable products such as
dietary and processed materials. Accurate monitoring of metal concentrations in various samples is of
importance in order to minimize health hazards resulting from exposure to such toxic substances. For
this purpose, it is essential to have a general understanding of the basic principles for different methods
of elemental analysis. This article provides an overview of the most sensitive techniques of elemental
analysis such as atomic absorption/emission spectrometry, mass spectrometry, x-ray fluorescence,
voltametry, and nuclear techniques. In addition, the article addresses some applications in a range of
sample matrices. |
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