Heavy Metal & Mineral Analysis
Heavy Metals & Minerals Analysis
As Oxigen Laboratories, we perform precise analyses of minerals and heavy metals in food, food additives, feed, and feed additives. The most commonly analyzed minerals include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, chromium, nickel, selenium, and manganese. In heavy metal analyses, harmful elements such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, tin, and mercury are examined. Additionally, we carry out elemental analyses within the scope of specific migration tests for plastic and ceramic materials that come into contact with food.
Importance of Minerals and Heavy Metals
Minerals are inorganic substances found in nature either in pure form or combined with other elements. The human body is composed of approximately 4% minerals. These minerals play a vital role in the formation of blood and bones, the proper functioning of the nervous system, the strengthening of muscles, and the balance of body fluids.
On the other hand, heavy metals are toxic elements that typically enter the environment through natural sources or human activities. Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cadmium can be found in food products or water sources and pose serious threats to human health.
