Determination of mercury in soils and biological matrices by the vanadium pentoxide digestion procedure

1974 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-330 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Malaiyandi ◽  
J. P. Barrette
1972 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 951-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Malaiyandi ◽  
J P Barrette

Abstract A simple and rapid wet-digestion procedure is described in which flour samples containing bound and unbound mercury are decomposed, using a sulfuric-nitric acid mixture in the presence of small amounts of vanadium pentoxide. Fortification studies with 3 organomercuric compounds on mixed cereal flour indicate average recoveries in excess of 96% in the 20–500 ppb range. This wet digestion method is compared with the Klein procedure to illustrate the advantages and significance of the vanadium pentoxide oxidation.


1974 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
William L Hoover ◽  
James R Melton ◽  
Peggy A Howard ◽  
James W Bassett

Abstract The official AOAC method for arsenic in feeds has been adapted to an atomic absorption spectrophotometric technique in which the arsenic trapped in the absorbing solution is aspirated into the flame. Values as low as 0.5 μg As/g can be measured in a 10 g sample. A modified digestion procedure is described. A second method is described for the determination of submicrogram quantities of arsenic whereby the arsine gas is generated into a plastic bag and introduced directly into the flame. Air-acetylene fuels are utilized, requiring no alterations in the nebulizer and mixing chamber. Sensitivity attained from a 10 g sample is 0.1 μg As/g. Results of various biological matrices, which were determined by the AOAC method and the 2 described methods, compare favorably.


Author(s):  
Federico Fanti ◽  
Eleonora Oliva ◽  
Daniel Tortolani ◽  
Camilla Di Meo ◽  
Marina Fava ◽  
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Author(s):  
Isabel Abad-Álvaro ◽  
Diego Leite ◽  
Dorota Bartczak ◽  
Susana Cuello ◽  
Beatriz Gomez-Gomez ◽  
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Toxicological studies concerning nanomaterials in complex biological matrices usually require a carefully designed workflow that involves handling, transportation and preparation of a large number of samples without affecting the nanoparticle...


Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 553
Author(s):  
Michal Kaleta ◽  
Jana Oklestkova ◽  
Ondřej Novák ◽  
Miroslav Strnad

Neuroactive steroids are a family of all steroid-based compounds, of both natural and synthetic origin, which can affect the nervous system functions. Their biosynthesis occurs directly in the nervous system (so-called neurosteroids) or in peripheral endocrine tissues (hormonal steroids). Steroid hormone levels may fluctuate due to physiological changes during life and various pathological conditions affecting individuals. A deeper understanding of neuroactive steroids’ production, in addition to reliable monitoring of their levels in various biological matrices, may be useful in the prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of some neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. The aim of this review is to highlight the most relevant methods currently available for analysis of neuroactive steroids, with an emphasis on immunoanalytical methods and gas, or liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry.


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