title: Neutron activation analysis of essential elements in Multani mitti clay using miniature neutron source reactor.
abstract: Multani mitti clay was studied for 19 essential and other elements. Four different radio-assay schemes were adopted for instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) using miniature neutron source reactor. The estimated weekly intakes of Cr and Fe are high for men, women, pregnant and lactating women and children while intake of Co is higher in adult categories and Mn by pregnant women. Comparison of MM clay with other type of clays shows that it is a good source of essential elements.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry Division, Directorate of Science, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology (PINSTECH), PO Nilore, Islamabad 45650, Pakistan. swaheed161@hotmail.com
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authors.lastname: Waheed
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authors.lastname: Rahman
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authors.lastname: Faiz
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authors.lastname: Siddique