Evaluation of different wet digestion parameters of honey preparation for elemental analysis by ICP-OES and ICP-MS

Abstract

The aim of my research was to determine the best wet digestion set of parameters, to reach the highest concentration of elements analyzed in honey samples. Acacia honey with low elemental content, and honeydew honey with high elemental content were used. Determination of mineral elements on this research was performed with ICP-MS and ICP-OES. The best digestion parameters for acacia and honeydew honey which provided the highest concentrations of elements were 3 g of wet weight, 5 ml HNO3 for acacia honey, and 15 ml HNO3 for honeydew honey.