DETERMINATION OF METHYL- AND INORGANIC MERCURY IN FISH WITH THE NEXSAR HPLC-ICP-MS SPECIATION SOLUTION

Giới thiệu

Methylmercury (MeHg) is an extremely toxic form of mercury, posing significant health risks, especially to developing fetuses.

MeHg is also formed through biological activity in aquatic environments, undergoing bioaccumulation in the food chain, resulting in higher concentrations in larger predatory fish and marine mammals compared to smaller fish and in water.

 To address these concerns, the combination of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-ICP-MS) has emerged as a simple and effective analytical method for quantifying MeHg in fish. The HPLC technique allows for highly efficient separation of inorganic and organic mercury species, while ICP-MS enables quantification with high sensitivity and accuracy. This combination ensures the precise detection of MeHg even at trace and ultra-trace levels. The ability to distinguish between methylmercury and inorganic mercury is crucial for accurately assessing risks and regulatory compliance. 

Key Learnings:

• The harmful effects of methylmercury and inorganic mercury, the importance of screening this neurotoxin in aquatic and seafood products.
• Explore the analytical performance that HPLC-ICP-MS can bring in seafood quality control.

Diễn giả: Thạc sĩ Nguyễn Hoàng Lê – Thạc sĩ Hóa học, Trưởng phòng Ứng dụng

Detail information:

Time: Fri, July 26, 2024 9:00-10:00 am

 Platform: Online

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Presentation language: Vietnamese