Preparation of Biological Samples for Speciation Analysis of Mercury by Gas and Liquid Chromatography

Authors

  • K. Mališová Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • O. Mestek Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Keywords:

mercury, methylmercury, extraction, gas chromatography, derivatization, liquid chromatography

Abstract

Mercury is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants. Its toxicity depends on the mercury species present. Sample storage, methods of extraction of Hg species and their derivatization for GC are described and discussed.

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Published

2012-11-15

How to Cite

Mališová, K., & Mestek, O. (2012). Preparation of Biological Samples for Speciation Analysis of Mercury by Gas and Liquid Chromatography. Chemické Listy, 106(11), 1034–1041. Retrieved from http://chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/813

Issue

Vol. 106 No. 11 (2012)

Section

Articles