Question

health concerns associated with chromium electroplating

Answer 1

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Effulents discharged from Chromium electroplating contains large number of metals including nickel, zinc, copper, chromium, manganese and lead.
Adverse effects on health:
1. Cancer
2. Respiratory tract infection
3. Ace
4. Pimple
5. Tooth deacy
6. Baldness etc
To resolve the above problem followings things are followed:
1. non chromium alternative : nickel, tin, cobalt etc
2. mild steel
3. Use of water insoulble chromium...

Answer 2

Workplace exposure to hexavalent chromiummay cause the following health effects: ... irritation or damage to the nose, throat, and lung (respiratory tract) if hexavalent chromiumis breathed at high levels. • irritation or damage to the eyes and skin if hexavalent chromiumcontacts these organs in high concentrations