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Determination of toxic elements in tea, leaves by instrumental neutron activation analysis

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The concentration of certain toxic and essential elements in various brands of tea consumed locally were determined using instrumental neutron activation analysis. Transference of these elements into the drinkable portion was studied by brewing and boiling tea leaves for two minutes and the approximate intake was calculated from this data. The toxic effects of Hg, Se, As, Br and Sb are briefly discussed.

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  1. Nuclear Chemistry Division, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, P. O. Nilore, Rawalpindi, (Pakistan)

    S. Ahmad, M. S. Chaudhary, A. Mannan & I. H. Qureshi

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Ahmad, S., Chaudhary, M.S., Mannan, A. et al. Determination of toxic elements in tea, leaves by instrumental neutron activation analysis. J. Radioanal. Chem. 78, 375–383 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02530448

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