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|Articles|August 12, 2015
ICP Analysis of Heavy Metals in Toys and Accessories
Author(s)Shimadzu
The presence of heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in toys poses a health risk. These toys and accessories must be evaluated for safety with respect to their content using defined test methods. This note presents an example of high-sensitivity ICP analysis conducted quickly and at low cost.
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