Determination of trace elements in some copper minerals by k0-neutron activation analysis

► Determination of Al, Dy, Mg, Mn and V via their short-lived nuclides after the electrolysis of Cu.► Determination of Na, K, Rb, Cs, Sb, Pt and Zn by other spectrometric methods probably results in systematically higher values.► Spectrometric methods (AAS, ETAAS, AES-ICP, etc.) are not appropriate to determine volatile elements (Br, Cr, Se).