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A Rapid Method for the Determination of Sodium and Potassium

Table 2 - Comparison of Sodium Results from Two Methods
Product (rapid method ÷ dry ash method) x 100
  Lab A Lab B
Weiners 99.5 101.0
Bologna 92.7 96.3
Tuna 92.8 98.9
Peas 111.8 100.8
Corn 100.00 102.5
Carrots 103.2 101.7
Green Beans 107.0 98.0
NBS-1577 Liver Powder Std. 97.1 106.0
Average 100.5 100.7
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