Abstract
The concentration of the main minerals present in human hair is measured on several subjects by Calibration-Free Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS) and compared with the results obtained through a commercial analytical laboratory. The possibility of using CF-LIBS for mineral analysis in hair is discussed, as well as its feasibility for the fast and inexpensive determination of the occurrence of heavy-metal poisoning in hair.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Validation Study
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aluminum / analysis
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Aluminum / chemistry
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Calcium / analysis
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Calcium / chemistry
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Child
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Feasibility Studies
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Female
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Hair / chemistry*
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Heavy Metal Poisoning, Nervous System / diagnosis
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Hot Temperature*
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Humans
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Lasers*
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Magnesium / analysis
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Magnesium / chemistry
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Minerals / analysis*
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Minerals / chemistry
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Potassium / analysis
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Potassium / chemistry
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Sodium / analysis
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Sodium / chemistry
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Spectrum Analysis / methods*
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Trace Elements / analysis*
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Trace Elements / chemistry
Substances
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Minerals
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Trace Elements
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Sodium
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Aluminum
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Magnesium
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Potassium
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Calcium