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Composition of Metallic Elements and Size Distribution of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Factory.


ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The characteristics of aerosol, in particular particle size and chemical composition, can have an impact on human health. Particle size distribution and chemical composition is a necessary parameter in occupational exposure assessment conducted in order to understand possible health effects. The aim of this study was to characterize workplace airborne particulate matter in a metallurgical setting by synergistically using two different approaches; Methodology: Analysis of inhalable fraction concentrations through traditional sampling equipment and ultrafine particles (UFP) concentrations and size distribution was conducted by an Electric Low-Pressure Impactor (ELPI+™). The determination of metallic elements (ME) in particles was carried out by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry; Results: Inhalable fraction and ME concentrations were below the limits set by Italian legislation and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, 2017). The median of UFP was between 4.00 × 10? and 2.92 × 10? particles/cm³. ME concentrations determined in the particles collected by ELPI show differences in size range distribution; Conclusions: The adopted synergistic approach enabled a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the particles in steelmaking factories. The results could lead to a better knowledge of occupational exposure characterization, in turn affording a better understanding of occupational health issues due to metal fumes exposure.

SUBMITTER: Marcias G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6025616 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Composition of Metallic Elements and Size Distribution of Fine and Ultrafine Particles in a Steelmaking Factory.

Marcias Gabriele G   Fostinelli Jacopo J   Catalani Simona S   Uras Michele M   Sanna Andrea Maurizio AM   Avataneo Giuseppe G   De Palma Giuseppe G   Fabbri Daniele D   Paganelli Matteo M   Lecca Luigi Isaia LI   Buonanno Giorgio G   Campagna Marcello M  

International journal of environmental research and public health 20180607 6


<h4>Background</h4>The characteristics of aerosol, in particular particle size and chemical composition, can have an impact on human health. Particle size distribution and chemical composition is a necessary parameter in occupational exposure assessment conducted in order to understand possible health effects. The aim of this study was to characterize workplace airborne particulate matter in a metallurgical setting by synergistically using two different approaches; Methodology: Analysis of inhal  ...[more]

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