The Potential Impact of Some of the Clarifying Agents and Laboratory Filter Paper in Reducing the Concentration of Fe, Cu and Zn in Water
Session
Agriculture, Food Science and Technology
Description
The term heavy metal refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. Heavy metals pose a great risk to human health due to the ability of bioaccumulation in different tissues. Their toxicity depends on several factors including dose, route of exposure and chemical element, as well as the age, sex, genetics, and nutritional status of exposed individuals. The purpose of the research was to analyze the action (impact) of some of the so-called clarifying agents and laboratory filter paper in the potential reduction of some of the heavy metals (Fe, Cu and Zn) in water. The analytical technique that we have used was the technique known as "Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - FAAS" and the research was carried out in the research laboratories of UBT. The clarifying agents used were: gelatin, PVPP and casein. A satisfactory reduction of the concentration of heavy metals in water under the influence of clarifying agents, especially gelatin and laboratory filter paper, has been observed.
Keywords:
Heavy Metals, Gelatin, PVPP, Casein, Filter Paper, FAAS
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
29-10-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.342
Recommended Citation
Durguti, Valon; Laha, Fisnik; Sadiku, Elmë; and Thaçi, Argjentë, "The Potential Impact of Some of the Clarifying Agents and Laboratory Filter Paper in Reducing the Concentration of Fe, Cu and Zn in Water" (2022). UBT International Conference. 351.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/351
The Potential Impact of Some of the Clarifying Agents and Laboratory Filter Paper in Reducing the Concentration of Fe, Cu and Zn in Water
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
The term heavy metal refers to any metallic chemical element that has a relatively high density and is toxic or poisonous at low concentrations. Heavy metals pose a great risk to human health due to the ability of bioaccumulation in different tissues. Their toxicity depends on several factors including dose, route of exposure and chemical element, as well as the age, sex, genetics, and nutritional status of exposed individuals. The purpose of the research was to analyze the action (impact) of some of the so-called clarifying agents and laboratory filter paper in the potential reduction of some of the heavy metals (Fe, Cu and Zn) in water. The analytical technique that we have used was the technique known as "Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - FAAS" and the research was carried out in the research laboratories of UBT. The clarifying agents used were: gelatin, PVPP and casein. A satisfactory reduction of the concentration of heavy metals in water under the influence of clarifying agents, especially gelatin and laboratory filter paper, has been observed.