Table 3 Method efficiency data for analysis of ten trace metals in spiked surface sediment samples
Trace metal | Analyte Conc. (mg/kg) | Mean Conc. of a spiked sample (mg/kg) | % Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Zn | 1.00 | 0.98 | 98 |
As | 3.00 | 2.75 | 92 |
Fe | 2.00 | 2.08 | 104 |
Mg | 1.00 | 1.01 | 101 |
Mn | 2.00 | 1.95 | 98 |
Ni | 2.00 | 1.78 | 89 |
Cr | 2.00 | 1.98 | 99 |
Cu | 1.00 | 0.97 | 97 |
Co | 2.00 | 1.94 | 97 |
Cd | 2.00 | 1.96 | 98 |