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News Release 06-096
The Ones That Get Away
Particles of toxic lead solder elude detection in some water quality tests
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Virginia Tech researchers examined different types of leaded particles that can attach to screens or sampling containers and may not register during testing: a) pure lead, b) lead (IV), c) solder (50:50 lead:tin), d) red brass and e) yellow brass.
Credit: Christopher Strock, Civil Engineer, Virginia Tech
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During the study, reddish-colored lead oxides stuck to the bottoms of plastic sampling bottles.
Credit: Christopher Strock, Civil Engineer, Virginia Tech
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