Journal Published Online: 01 October 1980
Volume 25, Issue 4

A Study of the Use of 2-Nitroso-1-Naphthol as a Trace Metal Detection Reagent

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A 0.5% 2-nitroso-1-naphthol acetone solution was studied for its potential as a trace metal detection reagent. A metal object must be held for approximately 1.5 min for satisfactory color and pattern formation to be observed by this procedure. Metal ions transferred through a brief period of holding can be detected within 3 h. Best results were obtained on individuals with high levels of perspiration. That more than one metallic object was held can be revealed if the objects are made of different metals or have distinct shapes or sizes.

Author Information

Kokocinski, CW
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
Brundage, DJ
Illinois Bureau of Scientific Services, Training and Applications Laboratory, Joliet, Ill.
Nicol, JD
University of Illinois at Chicago Circle
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JFS11295J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11295J