Published May 1978 | Version v1
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Multi-element characterization of human hair by neutron activation analysis

Creators

  • 1. Atomic Energy Board, Pelindaba, Pretoria (South Africa). Chemistry Div.

Description

Human hair samples are analyzed by neutron activation analysis in order to detect the balance of trace elements in the hair, and therefore in the body. The balance can be an indication of health, in this case of oesophageal cancer

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
S. Afr. J. Sci.
Journal Volume
74
Journal Issue
5
Series
S. Afr. J. Sci.
Journal Page Range
182-184

INIS

Country of Publication
South Africa
Country of Input or Organization
South Africa
INIS RN
9390920
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; ELEMENTS; HAIR; IRRADIATION; METABOLISM; NEOPLASMS; QUANTITY RATIO; TRACE AMOUNTS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DISEASES; ORGANS; SKIN