Flame atomic absorption spectrometric determination of multi element in apricot and soil samples after wet and microwave digestion method

Iron, copper, zinc, manganese, nickel, cobalt, lead, cadmium and chromium in various apricot soil samples were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry this study. Microwave digestion method wet ashing efficiency compared for of the samples. Recovery values nearly found quantitative. The analysis results evaluated. accuracy procedures was confirmed analyzing Montana Soil Apple Leaves certified reference materials. There are no important differences between methods. with literature values. Relative standard deviations below 10 %. Heavy metal levels analyzed not toxic limits.