Abstract: The amounts of silicon, arsenic, tellurium and germanium in the flesh of Tilapia guineensis and Sarotherondon melanotheron found in Bodo River were studied using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). The amount of tellurium found in the two fish species ranged between 7.7-12.4mg/kg, silicon 1,485-1,570mg/kg, arsenic 1.8-2.1mg/kg and germanium less than 0.5mg/kg. The results show that the consumption of Tilapia guineensis or Sarotherodon melanotheron from Bodo River is not likely to lead to tellurium toxicity. On the otherhand, silicon toxicity is possible through the consumption of any of both fish species. Arsenic remains a serious problem since there is no safe limit. Since germanium naturally present in food does not appear to cause harm but its compounds are do further analysis of the compounds of germanium present in these fish species need to be investigated.
Keywords: Metalloid, silicon, arsenic, tellurium, germanium Tilapia guineensis, Sarotherodon melanotheron, Bodo River.
Title: Assessment of Metalloids in Tilapia Guineensis and Sarotherodon Melanotheron Found in Bodo River
Author: Owhonda, N. Kingsley
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
Research Publish Journals
