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Iron Determination in Biological Samples by CristhianMoisesCuetoCalderon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document describes a colorimetric method for determining iron levels in biological materials using o-phenanthroline. The method involves ashing samples, dissolving the ash, adjusting the pH to 3.5, then adding o-phenanthroline and hydroquinone to form an orange-red complex between ferrous iron and o-phenanthroline. Standards are prepared and absorbance is measured colorimetrically or using a photelometer. The method was tested on foods and shown to accurately recover iron added before and after ashing.

Author
CristhianMoisesCuetoCalderon
Language
EN