Adsorption and Elution of Cadmium on Hair
August 1972
in “
Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal
”
Studysummary This study found that cadmium adsorption on human hair varies significantly between individuals, likely due to differences in hair acidity, and nearly complete removal can be achieved with strong acid solutions.
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The study investigated the adsorption and elution of cadmium on human and mouse hair using a radioactive isotope technique. It was found that cadmium adsorption on human hair varied individually, ranging from 0 to 100%, likely due to differences in hair acidity. Cadmium accumulated in mouse hair solely from the hair follicle when injected with cadmium 109. A strong acid solution could nearly completely remove cadmium from hair, but the methods used were ineffective in distinguishing between exogenous and endogenous cadmium in hair.
