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Non-destructive XRF analysis of Nigerian and Kenyan clays

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Nigerian and Kenyan clays were analysed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) technique and thirteen elements (Ca, Ti, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Br, Rb, Sr, Zr, Nb and Pb) were detected. The health implications, since the substance is mostly consumed by pregnant women in both countries, are also reviewed and discussed.

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  1. Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello Univerity, Zaria, Nigeria

    I. G. E. Ibeanu, L. A. Dim, S. P. Mallam & T. C. Akpa

  2. Department of Physics, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Ibeanu, I.G.E., Dim, L.A., Mallam, S.P. et al. Non-destructive XRF analysis of Nigerian and Kenyan clays. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 221, 207–209 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02035268

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