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. 1972 Oct 6;178(4056):69-70.
doi: 10.1126/science.178.4056.69.

Lead content of human hair (1871-1971)

D Weiss, B Whitten, D Leddy

Lead content of human hair (1871-1971)

D Weiss et al. Science. .

Abstract

Samples of antique and contemporary human hair were analyzed for lead by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Antique hair contained a significantly greater amount of lead than did contemporary hair.

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