Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the assessment of lead concentration in animal bone powder
Currently, this condition is diagnosed by assessing bone mineral density, usually with single of dual X-ray absorptiometry, but this is not optimal. Looking at Pb levels in vivo is difficult because of biological variations and its interaction with other elements. A multi element approach is better. Currently multi-element energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence is used to examine internal organs such as bone. But this requires considerable preparation time. Here, the use of wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence has been shown to be a feasible alternative and was used to determine Pb concentrations in bone powder.
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