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Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of gallstones

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The elemental analysis of south Indian gallstones has been carried out using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectroscopy. A number of important elements including Fe, Cu, Zn, Br, and Pb were estimated from the EDXRF spectra. The results are presented and discussed.

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  1. Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai, India

    M. Ashok

  2. Institute of Physics, Sachivalay Marg, Bhubaneswar, 751005, India

    T. R. Rautray & V. Vijayan

  3. Department of Chemistry, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India

    Pranaba K. Nayak

  4. Government Stanley Medical Hospital, Chennai, India

    V. Jayanthi & S. Narayana Kalkura

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Ashok, M., Rautray, T.R., Nayak, P.K. et al. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis of gallstones. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 257, 333–335 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024735930031

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