EDXRF analysis of local and imported pica soil samples
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Date
2001
Authors
Njagi, E.N.M.
Kinyua, A.M.
Munyua, J.K.
Mangala, M.J.
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Publisher
Faculty of Science Kenyatta University
Abstract
Several studies have implicated trace metal metabolism with some human diseases. Energy
Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence(EDXRF)method was used to analyse pica soil samples, which
are consumed by some pregnant mothers in Kenya. The levels of potassium, calcium, titanium,
manganese, iron, copper, zinc and lead in samples obtained locally and some imported
varieties from India are reported. The health implications for consumption of these products are
discussed
Description
Research Article
Keywords
EDXRF, trace elements, pica, geophagia, soils
Citation
East African Journal of Science 3(1): 19-23 (2001)