Chikadibia, Amadi, Fyneface and , Roseline, Emeji and Eedee, Konne, Felix and Baribefii, Jacob, Ransom (2020) Toxicology of Nickel. In: Emerging Research in Medical Sciences Vol. 4. B P International, pp. 143-148. ISBN 978-93-89816-57-0
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The study was carried out in Eagle Island River, located in Mgbuosimini community, Port Harcourt,
Nigeria. In this study, the concentration of Nickel (Ni) in sediments and periwinkles (Tympanotonus
fuscatus) were determined from 25 sample stations in Eagle Island River. The portion of the
periwinkle that was assayed was the edible part. The assay was carried out using Atomic Absorption
Spectrophotometer (AAS). The mean±SD of Ni concentrations in sediments and periwinkles were
2.77±1.05 mg/kg and 6.25±1.98 mg/kg respectively. The mean concentration of Ni was higher in
periwinkles than in sediments. The correlation coefficient between Ni concentrations in sediment and
periwinkle was 32.7%. Following the increasing industrial activities and waste disposal in the water
body, the need to regularly determine the concentrations of this heavy metal in the water, aquatic lives
and sediments is imperative in order to uphold environmental and human health protection.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Subjects: | Science Global Plos > Medical Science |
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| Date Deposited: | 30 Nov 2023 04:27 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Nov 2023 04:27 |
| URI: | http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/2211 |
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