Summary
In a case of fatal arsenic intoxication samples of blood, liver and bile were analysed using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Different flames were used. The liver sample was ashed in a low temperature asher. The method is simple and requires a minimum of sample handling.
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In einem Fall von tödlicher Arsen-Intoxikation wurden Proben von Blut, Leber und Galle mit Hilfe von einem Atom-Absorptions-Spektrophotometer analysiert. Die Leberprobe wurde unter niedrigen Temperaturbedingungen verascht. Die Methode ist einfach und erfordert ein Minimum an Vorbehandlung.
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Norheim, G., Paus, P.E. Arsenic determination in autopsy material using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Z Rechtsmed 75, 127–130 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02114708
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