A Chemist's View of the Analysis of Human Hair for Trace Elements

    January 1980 in “ Science of the total environment ”
    Glen Chittleborough
    Studysummary This paper reviews chemical analysis methods for trace elements in human hair and supports a no-wash policy due to challenges in distinguishing between endogenous and exogenous element sources.
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    1. Trace Metal Studies in Bushman Hair Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal · 1976
    2. Adsorption and Elution of Cadmium on Hair Archives of Environmental Health An International Journal · 1972
    3. Hair Chromium Concentration: Effects of Sample Washing and External Environment American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1972
    4. Changes In Hair Chromium Concentrations With Increasing Distances From Hair Roots American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 1972