Determination of cobalt in water samples by Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) (CAT#: STEM-ST-0166-WXH)

Introduction

Cobalt is known to be essential at trace levels to man, animals and plants for metabolic processes. The determination of trace amounts of cobalt in natural waters is of great interest because cobalt is important for living species as complexed Vitamin B12. The deficiency of cobalt in ruminants usually results in different types of anemia. Toxicological effects of large amounts of cobalt include vasodilation, flushing and cardiomyopathy in humans and animals. Investigations have been extended to the biochemistry of cobalt in animals, microorganisms and enzymes.