REVIEW PAPER
Sources and Effects of Asbestos and other Mineral Fibres Present in Ambient Air
L. Wachowski, L. Domka
Faculty Chemistry, Adam Mickiewicz Univerity, Grunwaldzka 6, PL-60780 Poznan, Poland
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2000;9(6):443–454
KEYWORDS
mineral fibresstructurephysicochemical properties and application of asbestosenvironmental exposure to mineral fibresmethods modification into harmless products
ABSTRACT
This review describes the structure, physicochemical properties and sources of asbestos as well as other mineral fibres in the
natural environment. The diversity of character and methods for the determination of airborne inorganic fibres are discussed with
particular attention to the biological effects on humans health. It also demonstrates the practical significance of asbestos.
This article also shows some possibilities transformation of asbestos containing materials into harmless products.
This article also shows some possibilities transformation of asbestos containing materials into harmless products.