Method Development and Analysis of Total Mercury in Human Urine Samples by Hydride Generator Accessory Coupled with Atomic Absorption Spectrophotmeter of the Population Residing Near Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi, India

The study involves analysis of total mercury in urine of human samples by Hydride generator accessory (Hg-A.A.S.) in the mercury contaminated ground water near Okhla industrial area, New Delhi India. Mercury enters the body mostly through the contaminated drinking water. The technique involves the m...

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Published inBiomedical & pharmacology journal Vol. 2; no. 1; p. 145
Main Authors Siddiqui, W A, Sharma, R R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bhopal Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 01.06.2009
Subjects
Drinking water
Groundwater
Mercury
Oxidizing agents
Poisons
Potassium
Software
Urine
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United States > US
India
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Summary:The study involves analysis of total mercury in urine of human samples by Hydride generator accessory (Hg-A.A.S.) in the mercury contaminated ground water near Okhla industrial area, New Delhi India. Mercury enters the body mostly through the contaminated drinking water. The technique involves the measuring of the AA signal (Atomic absorption) and involves coupling of HGA with Atomic absorption instrument. Study involves the open digestion of urine samples with strong oxidizing agents. The limit of detection obtained using the technique was 0.1 ppb and urine control-I & II Bio-Rad showed a %CV of 4.6 and 5.5 respectively. Urine sample analysis showed that nearly all the urine samples had detectable and one sample showing borderline values of mercury.
ISSN:0974-6242
2456-2610