Determination of Copper, Manganese, Nickel and Zinc in Different Cigarette Brands Available in Pakistan

Determination of Metals in Different Cigarettes

Abstract

Mean values of copper, manganese, nickel and zinc in different cigarette brands sold in Pakistan were found to be in the range of 8.61 to 94.67 ?g/g, 26.40 to 98.20 mg/g, 0.61 to 8.58 mg/g and 16.92 to 99.60 mg/g, respectively, through Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The results are discussed with reference to and in comparison with the mean average concentration of these elements reported in the cigarettes of other countries.