Chemistry

MACRO ELEMENTS CONTENT IN Vernonia amygdalina

DETERMINATION OF MACRO ELEMENTS CONTENT IN Vernonia amygdalina

ABSTRACT The determination of the macro-mineral composition of Vernonia amygdalina was carried out using standard procedure. The result of the study revealed the following P (3.33±0.002), Na (2.26±1.26), Ca (3.11±0.004),  Mg (2.14±0.007) and K (7.25±0.006). This result revealed that Vernonia amygdalina contains important macro mineral elements. Phosphorus was the highest in concentration while magnesium was […]

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HEAVY METALS IN Ipomoea batata

DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METALS IN Ipomoea batata LEAVES

ABSTRACT The Ipomoea batata was collected from a farm in  Abiakpo Ikot Essien, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Standard analytical method were used in carrying out the analysis. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Pb (0.018±0.001 mg/100g), Cr (0.011±0.004 mg/100g), Cd (0.044±0.004 mg/100g), As (0.0095±0.0005 mg/100g), Hg (<0.001±0.000 mg/100g). This result identifies and

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HEAVY METAL IN BORE HOLE WATER

DETERMINATION OF HEAVY METAL IN BORE HOLE WATER IN IKOT AKAN, IKOT ABASI L.G.A.

ABSTRACT The determination of heavy metal in bore hole water from Ikot Akan, Ikot Abasi: Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State shows that borehole water contain lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), Arsenic (As) and Mercury (Hg), with the following concentrations:  0.0020±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0955±0.0000 mg/kg, 0.0345±0.0003 mg/kg, 0.1155±0.0000, mg/kg and 0.0010±0.0000 mg/kg respectively. From the result, lead

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER FROM CROSS RIVER ESTUARY

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF WATER FROM CROSS RIVER ESTUARY AT IFIAYONG

ABSTRACT Water is very important to living organism due to its enormous uses, but the alteration of the chemical parameters due to anthropogenic and natural activities pose a threat to plant and animal. In this regard, this study was carried out to investigate the chemical composition of Cross River Estuary Ifiayong. The analysis were carried

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ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS OF THE FOUR MAJOR PARTS OF Artocarpus heterophyllus

ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS OF THE FOUR MAJOR PARTS OF Artocarpus heterophyllus (JACKFRUIT)

ABSTRACT The study aimed at evaluating the Anti-nutrients composition of Jackfruit Rind, Pulp, Rag and Seed. The Jackfruit was purchased at Akpanadem Market, Aka Itiam Road, in Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Anti-nutrients composition was evaluated using standard methods. Jackfruit Rind was higher in Oxalate (7.46 ± 0.028) and Tannin (3.637 ±

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TRACE METALS IN WATER LEAF PLANT

ANALYSIS OF TRACE METALS IN WATER LEAF PLANT (Talinumtriangulare) FROM A DUMP SITE IN IKOT EKPENE

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the level of some trace metals in water leaf (Talinum triangulare) from a dump site and to assessed the implications to human health if consumed. The sample for the study was collected from Ikot Osurua village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS)

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PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF Tetrapleura tetraptera FRUITS

PROXIMATE COMPOSITION OF Tetrapleura tetraptera (Uyayak) FRUITS

ABSTRACT This study was aim at determining the proximate composition of Tetrapleura tetraptera fruit. The sample was collected from a local market (Urua Ator) in Ikot Ekpene L.G.A., and standard analytical methods were used to analyze the samples. The result of the study revealed the following; Moisture (20.52±0.05%), Ash (15.20±0.07%), crude fibre (20.95±0.15%), crude fat

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PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF PTEROCARPUS MILDBRAEDII

PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF PTEROCARPUS MILDBRAEDII (MKPAFERE LEAVES )

ABSTRACT Proximate analysis of Pterocarpus mildbraedii leaves was carried out using the research procedure. The result obtained were as follows. Moisture (55.925± 0.112)Ash (12.6750 ± 0.120),Fat (6.625±0.120), Crude protein (14.90±0.127), Carbohydrate (54.96±1.44), Caloric value (393.115±0.149). Pterocarpus mildbraedii leaves is a vegetable and is a good source for human consumption and values, it should therefore consumed

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PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF FRESH TOMATOES

PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF FRESH TOMATOES

ABSTRACT Phytochemical screening of fresh tomatoes were carried out using standard analytical test. Phytochemical screening results showed that the fresh tomatoes sample had high concentration of flavonoids and cardiac glycosides which is potent in inhibiting cancer activation. Saponin were indicated in moderate concentrations, the concentration of Tannin were occurred in Trace whereas Alkaloid were absent

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