Does formaldehyde fixation remove metals and fluorine from tissue?

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I have mice in storage in formaldehyde 4%, and I would like to study the amount of fluorine existent in their teeth. Does long fixation time affect the amount of fluorine or calcium on the mouse teeth?

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