Se, Selenium Ore Mineral Analysis

Selenium is a mineral found in soil. There is also selenium in water and some foods. Very rarely, in its elemental form or in the form of pure ore compounds in the earth's crust. It is mainly found in metal sulphide ores. Ore is refined for commercial activities and selemium is obtained as a by-product.

Many organisms, including animals, contain trace amounts of selenium for their cellular activities. Selenium requirements in plants differ according to the type of plant.

Selenium was used in the camera designed by Graham Bell in the late nineteenth century. Selenium conducts an electric current proportional to the amount of light falling on its surface. This feature has been used in the design of devices that measure light intensity. As it is semiconductor, selenium is used in the electronics industry.

Selenium increases the resistance of the human body to diseases and stress and is antioxidant. It prevents cancer, fights viruses, helps defend against heart disease and slows the symptoms of many diseases. In selenium deficiency, it leaves the immune system and liver vulnerable to hazards.

Selenium is found in soil and food sources. People take selenium from food, water and air. Selenium is evaluated among heavy metals. When taken in high amounts, it shows toxic effects on the body. Therefore, the ratio in foodstuffs should be determined. In the authorized laboratories, these analyzes are made based on the TS EN 14627 standard (TS EN 14627 Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of total arsenic and selenium by the hydride generation atomic absorption spectrometer (hgaas) method after pressure grasping).

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