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A sequential multielement separation scheme for determination of As, Mn, Mo, Cu and Zn in human milk by neutron activation analysis

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A simple separation scheme for the analysis of As, Mn, Mo, Cu and Zn using neutron activation is described. It has been checked using three standard reference materials, A-11 milk powder (IAEA) and bovine liver and orchard leaves (USNBS) and found to give acceptable results. This scheme was applied for determination of these trace elements in mature human milk samples. The concentrations of As, Mn, Mo, Cu in samples obtained from two socio-economic groups—low and middle incomes—were not significantly different. However, Zn levels in samples obtained from the poor income group were significantly lower than in those obtained from the other group.

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  1. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 400 085, Bombay, (India)

    H. S. Dang, H. B. Desai, D. D. Jaiswal, S. R. Kayasth & S. Somasundaram

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Work carried out under Research Contract No. 2598/RB of International Atomic Energy, Vienna.

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Dang, H.S., Desai, H.B., Jaiswal, D.D. et al. A sequential multielement separation scheme for determination of As, Mn, Mo, Cu and Zn in human milk by neutron activation analysis. J. Radioanal. Chem. 77, 65–70 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02525354

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