The Determination of Mercury in Foods using the Hydra-C Mercury Analyzer from Teledyne Leeman Labs

Food can contain mercury at levels that are unhealthy for higher-risk groups such as expectant mothers and young children; analysis of food is therefore highly important. Teledyne Leeman Labs Hydra-C (Direct Mercury Analyzer) provides a fast, simple and convenient approach for the analysis of mercury without any sample pre-treatment and without any hazardous chemical wastes. This application note explores the use of the Hydra-C system in analyzing mercury levels in food intended for consumption.