Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry

Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020

  • Comparison on the Effect of Freezing Period Between the Protein Content of Cow, Goat, Ram Meat from Tilapia and Catfish from Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Jamila Yakasai, Fatima Abubakar, Hafsat Tukur Rumah

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 41-44
    Received: 14 February 2020
    Accepted: 27 February 2020
    Published: 17 March 2020
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    Abstract: This study was aimed at the evaluation of the influence of freezing on the meat/fish storage of cow, ram, goat, tilapia and catfish within a period of thirty (30) days. Samples were obtained from Kaduna North and South Local Government, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The protein content of all the meat samples were analysed using kjehdahl method and values... Show More
  • Quantification of Pollutant Levels in Water, Sediment and Winkles in Akani Obio Uruan River, Nigeria

    Emmanuel Isaac Uwah, Emem Michael Edem, Iboroakam Essien Udosen, Essien Daniel Udosen, Okon Monday Udoidiong

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 45-55
    Received: 19 March 2020
    Accepted: 13 April 2020
    Published: 29 April 2020
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    Abstract: The levels of some trace metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Pb and Zn) were quantified in water, sediment and two species of winkles (Pachymelania bryonensis and Pachymelania fusca mutans) in Akani Obio Uruan River from August to September 2018 (wet season) and February to March 2019 (dry season), using Varian spectra 100 atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The ... Show More
  • Heavy Metals in Keana Salt Lake and Some Sources of Drinking Water Within the Keana Salt Lake Community, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

    Sule Philip Ivoms Ogah

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 56-59
    Received: 02 April 2020
    Accepted: 26 April 2020
    Published: 14 May 2020
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    Abstract: Utilization of Salt Lake may portend risk in terms of environmental and human health. The study aimed at analyzing for selected metallic ions in Keana Salt Lake and sources of drinking water in Keana Salt Lake Community, so as to identify and determine the amount of heavy metals in comparison with WHO (World Health Organization) permissible limits.... Show More
  • Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Characterization of an Ouéga-Fandji’s Drilling Water in Benin

    Virginie Gbohaida, Buscotin Horax Beakou, Yaya Alain Koudoro, Cokou Pascal Agbangnan Dossa, Felicien Avlessi, Dominique Codjo Koko Sohounhloue

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 60-64
    Received: 13 March 2020
    Accepted: 02 April 2020
    Published: 27 May 2020
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    Abstract: Water, potential source of life, must undergo various physico-chemical and bacteriological analyzes that will define its quality for human consumption in order to avoid the risk of water-borne diseases to consumers. Physico-chemical and bacteriological quality of an Ouega-Fandji’s drilling water, use as drinking water, were investigated. Two (02) s... Show More
  • Analysis of Mercury Levels in Agricultural Soils and Citrus Varieties from Benue State, Nigeria

    Shaapera Ugbidye, Ishaq Shaibu Eneji, Raymond Wuana, Rufus Sha’ Ato

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 65-71
    Received: 17 December 2019
    Accepted: 03 February 2020
    Published: 28 May 2020
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    Abstract: Mercury levels in agricultural soils and three citrus varieties (Washington, Ibadan Sweet and Valencia) in seven (7) local government areas of Benue State were determined using standard techniques. The mean physico-chemical parameters of the soils ranges from: pH (5.20 – 6.10); CEC (10.5 – 12.9 cmolkg-1); organic carbon (2.35 – 3.39%) and organic m... Show More
  • Determination of Vitamin C Content and Mineral Elements in Fruits Samples in Karu Metropolis, North Central Nigeria

    Stephen Inegedu Audu, Efi Uwhe Joshua, Ibrahim Silas, Alheri Stephen, Augustine Sanamo

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 72-77
    Received: 18 February 2020
    Accepted: 09 March 2020
    Published: 17 June 2020
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    Abstract: Adequate consumption of fruits, vegetables and their juices with high vitamin C content and antioxidant capacity result in improved health, reduced risk of chronic diseases, optimal nutrition and general well-being. This study was to determine the vitamin C content of fresh fruits juices extracted from Mango, Orange, Banana and Water melon and some... Show More
  • Development and Validation of Method for Determination of Chloride in Surfactant Sample Using Auto-Titrator

    Mahani Mamat, Salwani Abdullah, Sara Shahruddin, Noor Haida Sebran

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 78-85
    Received: 18 May 2020
    Accepted: 03 June 2020
    Published: 17 June 2020
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    Abstract: The chloride content for the newly developed surfactant is critical to ensure reaction completion and to minimize irritation issues that may be associated with having high chloride content. There are several methods used to determine the chloride content such as UV-visible and ion chromatography; however, both are known to have low accuracy and are... Show More
  • Corrosion Inhibition and Adsorption Properties of Commelina benghalensis Leaves Extract on Mild Steel in 1M H2SO4 Solution

    Collins Chibuzor Odidika, Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu Ajiwe, Charity Nkiruka Eboagu, Chiagozie Michael Ekwunife, Chioma Irene Awuzie

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2020
    Pages: 86-92
    Received: 30 April 2020
    Accepted: 15 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: The corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1M sulphuric acid solution by the ethanol extract of Commelina benghalensis (C. B) leaves was determined using gravimetric technique. Phytochemical analysis was carried out on the extract and the effect of extract concentration, temperature, immersion time and acid concentration on the corrosion process was... Show More