Asbestos in talc
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چکیده
Talc deposits include asbestos minerals such as chrysotile and amphiboles that may be carried over into consumer products. Optical microscopy and x-ray diffraction analyses may not reveal their presence. Examples are given of electron microscopy procedures that permit detection and measurement.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Environmental Health Perspectives
دوره 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974