Does anyone know of a test for arsenic that can be done "in house"?  We
have a number of bird and mammal specimens that were mounted in the 1930's
and 40's and may contain arsenic as a bug repellant.  I would like to test
them to see if they are contaminated.

Any references would be much appreciated.

Scott Cutler
Curator, Centennial Museum
University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Tx 79968-0533
phone (915)747-5565
fax (915)747-5411
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