In order to study the correlation of trace elements with liver cancer
the content of 11 elements of Cu
Ca
Mn
etc.in mice’s hair
brain
heart
lung
kidney
muscle and tumor tissues were determined by neutron activation analysis using a miniature neutron source reactor. The content of copper was analyzed by determining 1039.6keV γ-rays of 66Cu.The standard reference materials NBS-1577
IAEA-H4 and shrimp powder were also determined
of which the results were in agreement with the recommended values.