Neutron activation analysis of nutrient elements in dried packaged food and comparison with recommended daily allowances

Journal of Trace and Microprobe Techniques

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 111-122

  Kanias, George D ^a  

^a Institute of Physical Chemistry   (Greece)

Author keywords

Dried packaged foods; Loss free counting technique; Neutron activation analysis; Nutrient trace elements; Recommended daily allowances

Indexed keywords

EID: 0342846322     PISSN: 07334680     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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