Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/1338| Title: | Asbestos fiber counts in work zone area of an asbestos-cement factory |
| Authors: | Ansari, Furquan A Ashquin, Mohammad Siddiqui, Huma Ahmad, Iqbal |
| Keywords: | Asbestos – cement sheets factory;Asbestos fiber;Chrysotile;Phase contrast;Polarized light microscopy |
| Issue Date: | Nov-2007 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | Levels of asbestos fibers in air at work zone in asbestos-cement (AC) sheets manufacturing factory, M/s Sturdy Industries Ltd, Patiala, Punjab have been studied. Air samples were collected from fiber godown, ingredients mixing, AC sheet manufacturing and the main gate. Phase contrast and polarized microscopic observations on asbestos fibers collected on membrane filters suggests that they are chrysotile. A detailed analysis shows the prevalence of chrysotile fibers (0.04-0.07 f/cc) in the working environment. These fiber counts are less than the existing Indian Standard (0.5 f/cc) and proposed Indian Standard (0.1 f/cc). |
| ISSN: | 0022-4456 |
| Appears in Collections: | JSIR Vol.66(11) [November 2007] |
Files in This Item:
| File | Description | Size | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JSIR 66(11) (2007) 935-937.pdf | 42.32 kB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Items in NOPR are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.