FLAME-ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTRO­ PHO TOMETRIC DETERMIN A TION OF TRACE METALS IN URINE

Short Communication

Authors

  • A A Adeniyi Department of Chemical Sciences, Lagos State University, P M B 1087, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
  • I K Olawoore Department of Chemical Sciences, Lagos State University, P M B 1087, Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Keywords:

Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The instru­ ment was calibrated wi th analytica l grade standa rd metal stock solutions

Abstract

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The levels (µg 1·1 of cadmium , copper, lead, manganese and nickel in the urine of selected students of Lagos State University, Ojo, were determined by flame-atomic absorp­ tion spectrophotometry. These levels were compared with control urine samples collected from some randomly selected rural dwellers in Ejigbo, Osun State. The samples were digested and analyzed following standard methods of urine analysis. The trace metals in the urine of students were found to be higher than those in the urine of the rural dwellers. The results revea led sta tist ically significa difference in the Cd, Cu, Mn, and Pb levels between the control samples and those collected from the  students.

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Published

2002-02-18

How to Cite

Adeniyi, A. A., & Olawoore, I. K. (2002). FLAME-ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTRO­ PHO TOMETRIC DETERMIN A TION OF TRACE METALS IN URINE: Short Communication. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 45(1), 23–25. Retrieved from https://v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/1734

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 1 (2002): Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research

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