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THE DETERMINATION OF SELENIUM IN BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL BY RADIOACTIVATION

Journal Article · · Analyst
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/an9638800721· OSTI ID:4628838
Neutron-activation analysis was applied to the determination of selenium in biological material. Samples were activated in a flux of 10/sup 12/ neutrons per cm/sup 2/ per second for 18 minutes, and a rapid chemical separation was developed for Se/sup 81/. Under these conditions the practical limit of sensitivity was found to be 5 x 10/sup -9/ g. Decontamination from arsenic, bromine, manganese, sodium, and zinc was tested and found to be satisfactory. Selenium contents of fertilizers, tomato tissue, and human blood were measured by the procedure. (auth)
Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Wantage Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-038941
OSTI ID:
4628838
Journal Information:
Analyst, Journal Name: Analyst Vol. Vol: 88
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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