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Multi-element analysis of soil from the north-western region of India by neutron activation analysis using the single comparator method with special reference to selenium toxicity

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The single comparator (k0) instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) was employed to determine the elemental composition of soil from the north-western region of India. The radiometric assay was carried out using high resolution gamma-ray spectrometry. Seventeen elements were detected including selenium whose concentration was found to be in the range of 1.02 to 6.79 mg/g.

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  1. Jülich Division, Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Ginsterweg-1, D-52428, Jülich, Germany

    A. Srivastava

  2. North Western Regional Laboratory, Central Ground Water Board, SCO-3, Sector-26, Chandigarh, 160019, India

    A. Kumar

  3. Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Sector-30, Chandigarh, 160030, India

    M. Singh & M. L. Singla

  4. Radiochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, 400085, India

    Y. M. Scindia, A. G. C. Nair & A. V. R. Reddy

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Srivastava, A., Kumar, A., Singh, M. et al. Multi-element analysis of soil from the north-western region of India by neutron activation analysis using the single comparator method with special reference to selenium toxicity. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 254, 645–648 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021631331152

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