Migration of copper and some other metals from copper tableware

Journal Article · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1986 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01607816· OSTI ID:6830618

Ishiwata, H; Inoue, T; Yoshihira, K

Intake of heavy metals is an important problem in human health. Certain heavy metals are avoided with regard to their use for utensils or tableware coming into contact with food, although copper is widely used in food processing factories or at home. The use of copper products for the processing, cooking or serving of foods and beverages is considered to be a cause of a copper contamination. Although copper is essential element, its excess ingestion is undesirable. In this study, the migration of copper from tin-plated or non-plated copperware under several experimental conditions was investigated using food-simulating solvents.

• Research Organization: National Institute of Hygienic Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
• OSTI ID: 6830618
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Journal Name: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States) Vol. 37:5; ISSN BECTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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