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KMID : 1156220070330060497
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Journal of Environmental Health Sciences
2007 Volume.33 No. 6 p.497 ~ p.501
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Evaluation of Total, Water-soluble and Hexavalent Chromium Contents in Construction Materials(Concretes, Cements)
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Choi In-Ja
Yoon Chung-Sik
Sang Jun Choi
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Abstract
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The objective of the study is to determine the contents of total chromium, water-soluble chromium and hexavalent chromium in cements and concretes specimens taken from manufacturing or construction sites. Chromate is an allergen that is widespread in the environment and is richly contained in cements. Metals were extracted with microwave oven and analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometer. Hexavalent chromium was analysed by ion chromatography. The concentrations of total chromium, water-soluble chromium and hexavalent chromium in cements were 36.02~108.01, 15.95~89.01 and 26.77~89.61 ㎎/㎏, respectively. The concentrations of hexavalent chromium in cements were higher than 2 ㎎/㎏, a maximum value recommended in Northern European Countries. The concentrations of total chromium, water-soluble chromium and hexavalent chromium in concretes were 17.44~76.25, 0.98~17.71 and ND~24.13 ㎎/㎏, respectively. Especially Hexavalent chromium was detected only from concrete specimens from construction sites. It is oxidized or reduced status by environmental condition or surrounding materials
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KEYWORD
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total, water-soluble and hexavalent chromium, dermatitis, cement, concrete
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