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S. Okoh

Materials Science and Development Section, Center for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

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Research ArticleOpen accessDetermination of Heavy Metals and Other Elements in Artisanal Gold Mining SoilsS. Girigisu, I. G.E. Ibeanu, D. J. Adeyemo, S. OkohProblem statement: The possible exposure of heavy elements to life as a result of artisanal gold mining activities can be of great concern because of its associated effect on health. Approach: Soil samples from the artisanal gold mining sites of Awwal and Bagega villages in Kebbi and Zamfara states of Nigeria were collected and analyzed for heavy and other elements … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 7 · 14 May 2012 · 7,187 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessResidual Chromium in Leather by Instrumental Neutron Activation AnalysisS. Okoh, I. O. Okunade, D. J. Adeyemo et al.Problem statement: Most tanning processes employ the use of chromium sulphate. For chromium tanned leather, finished products may contain high amount of residual chromium. This may pose some health hazards, since chromium is known to be toxic at elevated concentration. This justifies the need for the study. Approach: Various samples of leather were collected from a tannery, a leather crafts … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 17 Jan 2012 · 7,499 accessesView PDF Cite