Spent fluorescent lamps(SFLs) such as linear type lamp, compact type lamp and U-type lamp are used to estimate mercury distribution in the components of lamps. Determination of mercury concentration in the components of spent fluorescent lamp is performed by the DMA method. Mercury concentration in the components of spent fluorescent lamp can be varied with the manufactures of lamp. Mercury portion in phosphor powder and glass from any types of spent fluorescent lamp is estimated to be higher than 99% by the analysis of mercury distribution. Through mercury distribution in the components for SFLs, the mercury concentration in phosphor powder is much higher than that in other components regardless of the type of lamp. Hence, it is desirable that phosphor powder of spent fluorescent lamps should be controlled separately and safely.
In this study, we monitored total mercury and methylmercury concentrations in tuna, billfish, and deep-sea fish distributed in Seoul city. With the acquired data, we carried out statistical analysis and an exposure assessment for intake. The mean concentrations (mg/kg) of total mercury and methylmercury were 0.32±0.31/0.20±0.20 for tuna, 0.43±0.48/0.20 ±0.17 for patagonian toothfish, 0.99±0.72/0.51±0.40 for billfish and 1.20±0.70/0.95±0.51 for sharks, respectively. We found that sharks, billfish, patagonian toothfish, and tuna were more contaminated with total mercury and methylmercury, in sequence, and that 66% of the total mercury concentration consisted of methylmercury, on average. Although the estimated weekly intakes of methylmercury from commercial deep-sea fish were lower than the weekly intakes recommended by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), we identified that the total mercury and methylmercury concentrations in tuna, billfish, and deep-sea fish continued to increase with the passage of time. Therefore, we confirmed the necessity of continuous monitoring and comprehensive analysis for general safety.
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