Name: UNI EN 15505 : 2008
Brand: UNI

FOODSTUFFS - DETERMINATION OF TRACE ELEMENTS - DETERMINATION OF SODIUM AND MAGNESIUM BY FLAME ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROMETRY (AAS) AFTER MICROWAVE DIGESTION

Published date

11-09-2008

Publisher

Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI)

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Principle
4 Reagents
5 Apparatus and equipment
6 Procedure
7 Calculation
8 Precision
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Results of the inter-laboratory
tests
Annex B (informative) - Additional information on calcium
Bibliography

Describes methods for the determination of sodium and magnesium in foodstuffs by flame atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after microwave digestion. Collaborative studies have been carried out. The method is suitable for the determination of sodium not less than 1500 mg/kg and magnesium not less than 250 mg/kg. Data for calcium is included for information.

Committee	CT 3
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione (UNI)
Status	Current

Standards	Relationship
EN 15505:2008	Identical

EN 13804:2013	Foodstuffs - Determination of elements and their chemical species - General considerations and specific requirements
EN 13805:2014	Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Pressure digestion