Determination of cadmium, thallium and lead in environmental samples by proton activation analysis

  • G. Wauters
  • C. Vandecasteele
  • K. Strijckmans
  • J. Hoste
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Abstract

Cadmium, thallium and lead are determined in environmental samples using the111,112,113Cd(p,xn)111In,203Tl(p,3n)201Pb and206,207,208Pb(p,xn)206Bi reactions.111In.201Pb and206Bi are chemically separated by anion exchange and anodic deposition of lead(IV). oxide. Detection limits are 6, 44 and 25 ng/g for cadmium, thallium and lead, respectively. The results obtained for certified reference materials are in good agreement with the certified values.

Keywords

Oxide Physical Chemistry Cadmium Inorganic Chemistry Detection Limit 
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© Akadémiai Kiadó 1987

Authors and Affiliations

  • G. Wauters
    • 1
  • C. Vandecasteele
    • 1
  • K. Strijckmans
    • 1
  • J. Hoste
    • 1
  1. 1.Institute for Nuclear SciencesRijksuniversiteit GentGent(Belgium)

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