Trace element content of Malaysian cockles (Anadara granosa)

Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA) was used to determine the concentration of trace metals in Malaysian cockles (Anadara granosa). A total of 12 elements; Mg, Cl, Mn, K, As, Se, Br, Zn, Co, Fe, Rb and Cr were detected. Analyses were performed to examine the relationship between metal concentration and body weight. Results obtained showed a linear relationship between total metal concentration and body weight.