Biological Effects of Chromium and Ferrochrome Alloys

摘要

Results are presented of a research program regarding the biological effects of trivalent chromium and ferrochrome alloys. The following topics were investigated: solubility of trivalent chromium dust; interaction of chromium with human protein; transport of chromium by different types of tissues; subcellular distribution of chromium; exposure system for inhalation of chromium oxide; pulmonary effects of chromium oxide; pulmonary cell separation; and effect of suboptimal intake of chromium.