摘要：The amounts of metals which could be eluted from household articles were measured using atomic absorption spectrophotometry in order to study the transfer of metals from such items to the human body. The amounts of lead were previously reported. This time, the amounts of cadmium, chromium, copper, manganese and zinc were reported with the following results: Cadmium: Glass articles with picture gave values from 0.01 to 0.52ppm. It was found that cadmium-containing paint had been used. No cadmium was detected in the elution solutions of other articles. Chromium: Metalwares such as flying pans and cast iron pans gave values from 0.002 to 0.07ppm. Copper: Crayon pictures and game cards for childen gave values from 0.13 to 0.19ppm. Tea cups and small bowls with picture, and soup bowls gave values from 0.03 to 1.07ppm. Manganese: Metalwares mainly gave values from ND to 9.62ppm. Zinc: Coated cans and rubber baloons gave values from ND to 10.7ppm and those from 0.16 to 0.86ppm, respectively. In general, the amounts of metals should not cause problems under normal conditions of use.
