Metallic Mercury Vapour and Particulates Pollution in a Petrochemical Company

Abstract

Introduction: Chlorine gas producting by mercury cell (chlor-alkali) is one of the most widely used methods. Leakage and vaporizing mercury from cells can cause occupational poisoning. Mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive heavy metal; therefore measurement of air concentration of this metal is very important. The aim of this research was measuring ambient air mercury concentration in a petrochemical company of Iran.