Mercury levels in dental students and faculty measured by neutron activation analysis

作者: P.M. Sinclair , P.R.C. Turner , R.B. Johns

DOI: 10.1016/0022-3913(80)90335-2

关键词: DentistryNeutron activation analysisMaterials scienceMercury (element)Oral surgery

摘要: Abstract Samples of head hair, fingernails, and toenails were taken from 61 dental students faculty members. The mercury levels analyzed using a simple neutron activation analysis technique which proved to be easily applicable large numbers. Significant results found for the hair fingernail groups. There may correlation between higher increased pressure work, might result in decreased standards hygiene.

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