Table 1. Quantitative determination of light metals in the stipes and blades of Sargassum sp. biomass.

Light metal ion

Quantity in the biomass (mg/g biomass)

Stipe

Blade

Na+

3.94

2.77

K+

4.75

3.93

Mg2+

5.96

5.51

Ca2+

25.71

20.79


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