A new laser ablation technique combined with mass spectrometry measurements was applied for trace elements and radiogenic isotopic analyses of high-density fluid (HDF) microinclusion-bearing diamonds. Experiments were conducted using a...

One of the advantages of X-ray fluorescence XRF analysis is its ability to perform accurate quantitative analysis over a wide range of elements with relative ease. In addition, its high sensitivity makes it ideal for trace elemental analysis. The establishment of analytical conditions for XRF is straightforward, including the determination of spectral line overlap correction factors. As with mo...

Background: The aim of present study was to estimate the levels of some Trace element (Lead, Copper, Cobalt, Chromium, and Cademium) concentrations in Asthenospermia and Normospermia by atomic absorption method, in comparison with control (Fertile), Estimate concentration of (MDA) Malondialdehyde and Total protein concentration in semen specimens.Also relationships between mentioned components ...

Introduction Nosocomial pneumonia is a major source of morbidity and mortality after severe burns. Burned patients suffer trace element deficiencies and depressed antioxidant and immune defences. This study aimed at determining the effect of trace element supplementation on nosocomial or intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired pneumonia. Methods Two consecutive, randomised, double-blinded, supplemen...

pollution deriving from trace elements (cd, cu, ni, pb, zn, hg, as and cr) in sediment samples(collected in 2009), belonging to rivers located in catalonia and the basque country (spain), was assessedaccording to sediment quality guidelines. sediment samples were ranked in terms of a pollution index thattakes into account the presence of multiple pollutants such as trace elements. while only ab...