Determination of mercury by cold-vapor technique in several tissues of treated American red crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/10934528809375416· OSTI ID:7090445

Del Ramo, J; Pastor, A; Diaz-Mayans, J; Medina, J; Torreblanca, A

Adult intermolt specimens of American red crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) collected from Lake Albufera (Valencia, Spain), were exposed to mercury during 96 h. The Hg-concentrations used were 50, 100, and 250 ..mu..g Hg/l as Cl/sub 2/Hg. The content of mercury in muscle, midgut gland, antennal glands and gills was investigated. Determinations of mercury were made by cold-vapor technique and AAS. The mercury levels in all examined tissues increased significantly with increasing Hg-concentration in the water.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Valencia (Spain)
• OSTI ID: 7090445
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A; (United States), Journal Name: J. Environ. Sci. Health, Part A; (United States) Vol. A23:4; ISSN JESED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ANIMALS
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