Determination of Heavy Metals in Crab and Prawn in Ojo Rivers Lagos, Nigeria

The level of heavy metals in crabs and prawns was investigated using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The mean concentration of copper in the crab was 1.56±0.87 µg/g; the mean concentration of zinc in the crab was also 0.64±1.96 ܖg/g. Chromium had the highest mean concentration of 8.936±35.4 µg/...

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Main Authors: R. A. Olowu, O. O. Ayejuyo, A. Adejoroi, G. O. Adewuyi, M. O. Osundiya, C. T. Onwordi, K. A. Yusuf, M. S. Owolabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/542149