scholarly journals Nikiel i jego związki. Metoda oznaczania w powietrzu na stanowiskach pracy

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Wasilewski

Nickel due to its physicochemical properties is used to produce high strength, corrosion resistant, temperature resi-stant, high resistance and acid resistant alloys. Nickel in the form of fine powder can induce an allergic response when in contact with the skin, carcinogenic properties have been proven with long-term exposure to nickel dust. According to the proposed directive of the European Parliament No. 2020/0262, a value of maximum allowable concentration (MAC) in a workplace air in Poland for the inhalable fraction should be at 0.05 mg/m3 and for the respirable fraction at 0.01 mg/m3 (2020/0262/COD). The aim of this study was to develop a method for determining nickel in the range of 1/10 ÷ 2 of the MAC. The method is based on gathering nickel aerosol and its compounds contained in the air on a filter, filter mineralization in nitric acid(V) and hydrochloric acid at elevated temperature then determination of nickel content in the sample using atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) with flame atomization. The method for the determination of nickel is presented in the form of an analytical procedure, which is included in the appendix. This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jolanta Surgiewicz

Arsenic is a chemical element classified as metalloids (semi-metals). Some arsenic compounds have been classified (according to CLP) as carcinogens, causing cancers of skin, respiratory system, liver and leukemia. In the industry, workers are exposed to arsenic and its compounds in its extraction, in metallurgy of non-ferrous metal ores, in metal refining processes, in the production of alloys, semiconductors, pigments and insecticides. In Poland, binding value of the hygienic standard (NDS) at workplace air, for the inhalable fraction of arsenic aerosol and its inorganic compounds, converted into As is 0.01 mg/m3 . A determination method has been developed that enables the determination of this substance in the air of 0.1 − 2 values of the hygiene standard, in accordance with the requirements of Standard PN-EN 482. Arsenic is determined with the atomic absorption spectrometry with electrothermal atomization (ET-AAS), in the concentration range of 5.00 − 100.0 μg/l which allows the determination of arsenic and its compounds in workplace air in the range of 0.0010 − 0.021 mg/m3 (for 480-L air sample). The presented procedure enables the determination of this substance with the use of individual dosimetry. This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.


2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 191-222
Author(s):  
Joanna Kowalska

The aim of this study was to develop and validate a method for determining of inhalable and respirable fraction of compounds of manganese, nickel and iron in workplace air. The method is based on passing the tested air through a filter from the cellulose ester mixture placed in a specific sampler. The filter mineralizes in concentrated nitric acid (V) and makes a solution for analysis in diluted nitric acid (V). The use of different dilutions of the sample solution after mineralization makes it possible to use the ranges of standard curves for the determination of substances as manganese, nickel and iron. The addition of lanthanum salt (correction buffer) prevents the occurrence of chemical interference, the use of deuterium lamp eliminates background interference. The developed method enables the determination of selected substances in the air of the working environment in the concentration ranges corresponding to the range from 0.1 to 2 MACs values and also enables the determination of nickel and its compounds in the inhalable fraction for the currently proposed new value of the maximum permissible concentration. The developed method has been validated in accordance with the requirements of Standard No. PN-EN 482 and good validation results were obtained. The method can be used for assessing occupational exposure to compounds of manganese, nickel and iron and associated risk to workers’ health. The developed method of determining compounds of manganese, nickel and iron has been recorded as an analytical procedure (see Appendix). This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.


2021 ◽  
Vol XXXVII (1) ◽  
pp. 89-100
Author(s):  
Dorota Kondej

This paper presents basic information on a structure and function of biological membranes. Types of biomimetic membranes modelling properties of biological membranes were introduced. The method of testing surface properties of a lipid monolayer, which is the basic type of biomimetic membranes, was described. The presented method makes it possible to evaluate the effect of nanoparticles on the surface activity of biomimetic membranes based on the determination of the surface index MA. This article discusses the problems of occupational safety and health, which are covered by health sciences and environmental engineering.


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