Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019): Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Mineral Analysis in Dioscorea hispida Dennst. Tuber by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

Masfria (Unknown)
Rehulina Gultom (Unknown)
Prayoga, Tedy (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 May 2019

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze minerals in gadung (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) tuber. Method: The analysis of minerals was conducted by using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Results: The results showed that the concentration of iron, cadmium, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, copper and zinc were 0.6445 + 0.0029 mg/100g, 0.0011 + 0.0083 mg/100g, 265.2780 + 0.4652 mg/100g, 5.1015 + 0.0490 mg/100g, 8.3011 + 0.0974 mg/100g, 29.0237 + 0.0706 mg/100g, 0.1110 + 0.0019 mg/100g, and 0.6113 + 0.0026 mg/100g, respectively. Conclulsion: The gadung (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) tuber contains iron, cadmium, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, copper and zinc as the minerals.

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idjpcr

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (IDJPCR) is a-peer-reviewed publication of original research works. The mission of the journal is to offer a medium to exchange ideas and information about the advancement of knowledge and research in disciplines of pharmaceutical ...