Study on trace elements (using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique) of edible seeds from Cicer arietinum L. plants developed from gamma irradiated seeds and variation of yielding capacity

2009 ◽  
Vol 283 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jyoti Prakash Maity ◽  
Sandeep Kar ◽  
Anindita Chakraborty ◽  
M. Sudershan ◽  
Subhas Chandra Santra
1987 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 2234-2239 ◽  
Author(s):  
E A Maier ◽  
A Dietemann-Molard ◽  
F Rastegar ◽  
R Heimburger ◽  
C Ruch ◽  
...  

Abstract We applied the energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence technique to determination of trace elements in human bronchoalveolar lavage fluids. Our analysis of more than 200 samples allowed us to determine normal reference values, to be used in characterizing occupational exposure. These values are expressed both in nanograms per 1000 cells (of all kinds) and nanograms per 1000 macrophages to correlate lavage efficiency and dust content of the alveoli. The result expressed in milligrams per liter is not sufficient, because some healthy volunteers showed high concentrations of iron but normal values when expressed vs the number of cells. Some examples of abnormal compositions of broncho-alveolar lavages are reported and the fully automated spectrometer developed for clinical and biological investigations is described.


1992 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 843-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. T. Yap

The concentrations of twelve trace elements (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, and Nb) in 143 pieces of Chinese porcelain made in Jingdezhen, China and elsewhere were obtained with the use of the energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence technique. An elegant method of multi-variate analysis, known as principal component analysis, was successfully employed in fingerprinting the geographical origin of the porcelain samples.


1993 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 330-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. T. Yap

The energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence technique was employed to determine quantitatively the concentrations of trace elements in 22 pieces of thick marble of various sizes from Portugal and Thailand, with the use of the radioactive sources Fe-55, Cd-109, and Am-241 in order to cover a wide range of elements. The reliability of the concentration determination was confirmed by employing two different methods which gave the same quantitative values of iron within experimental errors. The following trace elements were found to be present in varying concentrations: manganese (0–244 ppm), iron (110–4104 ppm), copper (14–64 ppm), zinc (0–665 ppm), arsenic (0–27 ppm), strontium (100–335 ppm), and yttrium (0–12 ppm). It was found that, besides iron, which is responsible for the staining or coloring of marbles, manganese can cause dark streaks and colored patches and has values as high as 244 ppm. With the use of iron, yttrium, and strontium in a triangular plot, the pieces from Portugal and Thailand, respectively, divided into two well-defined groups which are well separated from each other, showing that it is possible to identify the origin of the marble pieces.


2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 167-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. B. TRIPATHY ◽  
T. R. RAUTRAY ◽  
SATYA R. DAS ◽  
MANAS R. DAS ◽  
V. VIJAYAN

The analysis of some of the Indian silver coins during British rule were analysed by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Technique. Eight elements namely Cr , Fe , Ni , Cu , Zn , As , Ag and Pb were estimated in this study which also seems to indicate the fragmentation as well as the impoverishment of the power for the regimes that had produced the studied coins. While Cu and Ag were present as major elements, other elements were found to be present in minor concentration.


2004 ◽  
Vol 14 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. RAUTRAY ◽  
V. VIJAYAN ◽  
P. K. NAYAK ◽  
S. JENA

Coins are important archaeological objects that can provide useful information regarding preparation methodology and provenance. Their classification plays a fundamental role in dating historical events, in constructing trade routes and in establishing the welfare of population. Several Indian copper coins of different periods have been studied using Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopic technique. The method is rapid, efficient, multi elemental and non-destructive in nature. Concentrations of the major and trace elements like Ca , Ti , V , Cr , Mn , Fe , Co , Ni , Cu , Zn , As and Pb have been estimated in these copper coins. In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to characterize some Indian copper coins of different periods using EDXRF technique.


1986 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. C. Mishra ◽  
G. N. Shaikh ◽  
S. Sadasivan

1985 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 551-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
E A Maier ◽  
F Rastegar ◽  
R Heimburger ◽  
C Ruch ◽  
A Pelletier ◽  
...  

Abstract We have applied energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence to the analysis of broncho-alveolar lavage fluids, to determine the concentration of several elements simultaneously with manipulation of the sample minimized. A 20-microL sample of a homogenized lavage fluid, to which two internal standards (containing Y and V) have been added, is deposited on a polypropylene film, 4 microns in thickness, and analyzed by x-ray fluorescence. We report the analytical procedure, the detection limits, and the reproducibility. The normal concentration range for trace elements is reported for a selected population. The simplicity and rapidity of the method, and the possibility of automating measurements, make this procedure suitable for screening large numbers of lavage specimens and to establish the diagnosis of some pneumoconioses.


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