FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (14): 285-288.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201114062

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Uncertainty Evaluation for the Determination of Cadmium in Peanuts by ICP-MS

LIU Tong-ying,WU Shan-feng*,ZHANG Li-dong   

  1. (Linyi Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Linyi 276034, China)
  • Online:2011-07-25 Published:2011-06-18

Abstract: Objective: To establish a determination method of cadmium in peanuts by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS) and evaluate the uncertainty of determination results. Methods: A mathematic model was established by analyzing the uncertainty sources from different parts. The final uncertainty degree was calculated by standard uncertainty and extended uncertainty during measurements. Results: The cadmium content in peanuts was determined to be (162 ±5)μg/kg with a k value of 2, which met the national standard. The major uncertainty was attributed to four sources such as repeatability of measurement, calibration of standard solution, volume and sampling. Conclusion: This method is applicable to the evaluation of uncertainty during component determination in foods by ICP-MS.

Key words: inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), cadmium, uncertainty evaluation, peanut, calibration

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