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Simultaneous determination of selenite and trimethylselenonium ions in urine by anion exchange chromatography and molecular neutron activation analysis

Journal Article · · Anal. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac00144a012· OSTI ID:6337017

A method has been developed for the determination of trimethylselenonium (TMSe) ion and selenite (SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -/) ion in urine by anion exchange chromatography, selectively eluting TMSe and SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -/. Since the recoveries are quantitative, a method of additive spikes is employed to determine TMSe and SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -/ ion concentrations in urine specimens. The TMSe and SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -/ chromatographic elutions were collected in vials, irradiated with neutrons, and radioassayed for /sup 77m/Se activity. The limit of detection is 10 ng of Se as TMSe or SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -//ml of urine. Thirteen urine specimens from normal subjects were analyzed for TMSe, SeO/sub 3//sup 2 -/, and total selenium concentration.

Research Organization:
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Omaha, NE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-84ER13231
OSTI ID:
6337017
Journal Information:
Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 59:17; ISSN ANCHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English