A. Nada et al., Heavy metals and rare earth elements source-sink in some Egyptian cigarettes as determined by neutron activation analysis, APPL RAD IS, 51(1), 1999, pp. 131-136
Heavy metals and rare earth elements in two types of cigarettes were studie
d. The contents of trace elements were determined by using delayed neutron
activation analysis. In the present study 11 elements have been detected in
popular and fine brand cigarettes marketed in Egypt. Evaluation of these e
lements with their potential hazards for smokers is briefly discussed. The
material balance (source and sink) for each element was determined. Also th
e ratio of element recovery to the total amount was assessed. (C) 1999 Else
vier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.