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Statistical analysis of trace metals content of cocaine using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry calibrations

Edward BentilBiochemistry and Biotechnology Department, College of Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaView further author information
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Nana AsieduChemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, GhanaCorrespondence[email protected]
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James AtakiChemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana;Former Laboratory Manager, Chemistry Division, Ghana Standard Authority, Accra, GhanaView further author information
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Bryan M. WongDepartment of Chemical & Environmental Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering Program, University of California, Riverside, USAView further author information
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Article: 1671071 | Received 04 Sep 2019, Accepted 16 Sep 2019, Published online: 30 Sep 2019

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