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Differentiation of histochemically visualized mercury and silver.
The Histochemical Journal
|February 1, 1986
Summary
This study introduces a method to differentiate silver from mercury in tissue samples. Potassium cyanide selectively removes silver, allowing for autometallographic visualization of mercury.
Area of Science:
- Histopathology
- Toxicology
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Autometallography visualizes metal deposits in tissues.
- Differentiating between silver and mercury requires selective removal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a method for distinguishing silver from mercury in histological sections.
- To enable selective removal of silver for mercury analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing potassium cyanide to remove silver.
- Employing autometallography for mercury visualization.
Main Results:
- Potassium cyanide effectively removes silver accumulations.
- Mercury accumulations remain intact for autometallographic development.
Conclusions:
- A reliable histological technique is established for differentiating silver and mercury.
- This method aids in the analysis of tissues exposed to both metals.