Title: Methodology for stable isotope analysis in biological materials (A review)
Abstract: Stable isotope dilution analysis is used to determine total concentration of trace elements at low levels. Stable isotopes are also used to determine absorption, excretion, and kinetics of race minerals for which stable isotopes can be used as metabolic tracers. Analytical methods used in these determinations include neutron activation analysis, thermal ionization mass spectrometry, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, fast atom bombardment mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry, and mass spectrometry of metal chelates. The choice of method depends on instrument availability, the particular isotopes of an element to be analyzed, and the analytical precision and sensitivity required
Publication Year: 1989
Publication Date: 1989-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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