Dry ashing for plant analysis is suitable for

A. N

B. B

C. P

D. S

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Dry Ashing is a technique for analyzing plants and it is performed by placing a sample in an open inert vessel destroying the combustible portion of the sample by thermal decomposition using a muffle furnace.
Dry ashing methods are used for the mineralization of organic materials, biological tissues, liquids, plant and foodstuff and sludge. It is suitable for the analysis of element Boron in plants.