Table 4.
Mass of metallic ash and corresponding air concentrations from 1-h open burning of WEEE
| Metal | Concentration (μg/m3) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer PCB | Mobile phone PCB | Wires and cables | |
| Copper (Cu) | 540.26 | 1021.65 | 1194.22 |
| Lead (Pb) | 82.76 | 43.18 | – |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.15 | – | – |
| Zinc (Zn) | 22.05 | 13.46 | – |
| Nickel (Ni) | 5.43 | 14.91 | – |
| Aluminum (Al) | 29.71 | 18.98 | – |
| Cobalt (Co) | 0.24 | – | – |
| Barium (Ba) | 6.16 | – | – |
| Strontium (Sr) | 0.57 | – | – |