Determination of Toxic and Trace Elements in the Milk by Using X-Ray Fluorescence Technique

Abstract

Radioisotope induced XRF technique have been used and applied to determine the elemental contents of some types of Iraqi milk. The characteristic X-Rays were excited by Fe-55 and Cd-109 annular sources. The concentration of Cl , K , Ca , Ti, Mn , Fe, Ni , Cu, Zn , Br, Rb and Sr are determined.