Determination of Trace Elements in Different Pistachio Variety by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Technique

Elemental analysis of nine samples of seven popular pistachios was performed using the neutron activation analysis technique. Thermal neutrons of Isfahan Miniature Neutron Source Reactor and related devices were used for activation analysis. The results show that the concentrations of calcium (Ca),...

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Published in:	Iranian journal of science and technology. Transaction A, Science Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 581 - 588
Main Authors:	Pourimani Reza, Choopan Dastjerdi Mohammad Hosein, Abdi Mobina
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Shiraz Springer Nature B.V 01-04-2023
Subjects:	Activation analysis Arsenic Calcium Copper Magnesium Neutron activation analysis Pistachio nuts Thermal neutrons Trace elements Zinc
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Summary:	Elemental analysis of nine samples of seven popular pistachios was performed using the neutron activation analysis technique. Thermal neutrons of Isfahan Miniature Neutron Source Reactor and related devices were used for activation analysis. The results show that the concentrations of calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), and zinc (Zn) varied from 1670.20 to 1680.60, from 0.472 to 1.42, from 1170.50 to 1460.75, from 47.0 to 65.10 in mg/kg, respectively. Arsenic (As) was present in small amounts in some pistachio samples. Essential elements such as copper and zinc in Rafsanjan Akbari sample had higher amounts than other varieties.
ISSN:	1028-6276 2364-1819
DOI:	10.1007/s40995-023-01421-x