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Table 2 Analytical results of lead in different biological standards heated at 400°C for 1 h

From: Determination of traces of molybdenum and lead in foods by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Reference Material

Concentration in mg/kg

Accuracy (%)

 

Measured value (N = 5)

Certified value

 

Animal bone

3.20 (±0.50)

3.10 (±0.60)

3.2

Orchard leaves

43.0 (±4.00)

45.0 (±3.00)

4.4

Pine needles

11.50 (±0.70)

10.80 (±0.50)

6.5

Lobster

0.31 (±0.15)

0.35 (±0.13)

11.4

hepatopancreas Tomato leaves

5.80 (±0.30)

6.30 (±0.30)

7.9

  1. N = Number of measurements. Uncertainties are counting statistics. Accuracy = Mean value Certified value Certified value × 100 .