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Mercury vapour associated with amalgam capsule and waste storage
Author(s) -
Burgess V. B.,
Makinson O. F.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1983.tb01106.x
Subject(s) - mercury (programming language) , capsule , waste management , dentistry , environmental science , medicine , engineering , geology , paleontology , computer science , programming language
A bstract — Mercury vapour levels were measured by probe within containers and in close proximity to containers of two types of disposable amalgam capsules, of collections of used capsules in unsealed cartons, and of containers used for storage of amalgam waste. Three types of storage media for amalgam waste were tested and residue from spent capsules weighed. Vapour levels were found to be below recommended safety limits but indicate that these capsule systems require attention as a potential mercury hygiene hazard.