Hair Analysis by Proton-Induced-X-Ray Emission and Atomic Absorption. Part of a Coordinated Programme on Nuclear-Based Methods for Analysis of Pollutants in Human Hair. Final Report for the Period 1 January 1978 - 31 December 1978

摘要

Specimens of small wild rodents comprised of 5 species were collected in an area near Lake Powell, Utah, (U.S.A.). Liver, lung, kidney and hair were sampled and analysed for several elements using proton-induced X-ray emission (PIXE). Various statistical tests were performed on the data gathered. Although many elements highly correlate among all tissues and animal species studies, it was not possible to determine from the present study which animal species or tissue type is the best indicator for the polluting elements surveyed. (Atomindex citation 12:609496)