Question

What hazardous materials have to be dealt with while disposing of electronic items and how would these materials affect the environment?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Electronic items contain some hazardous materials such as cadmium, lead, mercury, chromium, some compressed gases, PVCs etc. which can contaminate the environment once released by dumping, melting and burning of electronic wastes. Mercury can cause damage to the nervous system, kidneys and brain