Comparison of stainless and mild steel welding fumes in generation of reactive oxygen species

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Welding fumes consist of a wide range of complex metal oxide particles which can be deposited in all regions of the respiratory tract. The welding aerosol is not homogeneous and is generated mostly from the electrode/wire. Over 390,0...

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Main Authors: Frazer David, Kenyon Allison J, Schwegler-Berry Diane, Stone Samuel G, Chen Bean T, Leonard Stephen S, Antonini James M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Particle and Fibre Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.particleandfibretoxicology.com/content/7/1/32