Mussel tissue (elements)

Description

• General description: Certfied for the mass fractions of As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Rb, Se, Sr, Zn
• Application: Accumulation of contaminants in mussels: A study reported that freshwater mussels accumulate radioactivity from oil and gas produced water, serving as biomarkers in environmental biomonitoring for aquatic systems (Pankratz and Warner, 2024).Micro-fragment pollution in Antarctic mussels: Detection of plastic, cellulosic micro-fragments, and microfibers in Laternula elliptica mussels from Maritime Antarctica suggests their utility in studying pollution dispersal and impacts in marine ecosystems (González-Aravena et al., 2024).Impact of contaminants on mussel reproduction: A study found that a mixture of agricultural and urban contaminants significantly reduces juvenile production in freshwater mussels, pointing to critical impacts on mussel populations and potential biochemistical studies (Richard et al., 2024).
• Analysis Note: For more information please see:ERMCE278K
• Other Notes: Certified for the analytes listed below. See certificate for values and more detailsTrace Elements: Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Calcium (Ca), Chloride, Chromium (Cr), Cobalt (Co), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), Magnesium (Mg), Manganese (Mn), Mercury (Hg), Nickel (Ni), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Selenium (Se), Silver (Ag), Sodium (Na), Strontium (Sr), Zinc (Zn)Matrix Group: Fish and Seafood
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