What are the health concerns associated with chromium electroplating and how are people trying to resolve them ?
Products discharged from Chromium electroplating contain a large number of metals including copper, chromium, nickel, zinc, manganese and lead.
Adverse effects on health:
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Respiratory tract infection
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Cancer
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Permanent eye damage if exposed to particulate matter
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Skin issues and baldness
To resolve the above problem followings things are followed:
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non chromium alternative can be used: nickel, tin, cobalt etc
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mild steel
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Use of water insoluble chromium