Mikasa Fine China Hira Japan, “Verna” pattern (4215) teacup: As high as 11,200 ppm Lead on decorative pattern (inside & outside!)

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Sunday #Fundraiser! 5/23/2021
Post #4 of 10!

For Sunday 5/23/21 I promised to publish one article (with XRF test results for a consumer good not previously reported!) for each contribution (in any amount) that came in support of the work of the Lead Safe Mama Team. The Goal: To raise (from contributions) or earn (from deposits for future events or home consultations) $4,535 by the end of the month. Ten friends have so far contributed $335! (Only $4,200 left to raise!)

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Reading #1) Food surface of dish — on the white part of the cup

• Silver (Ag): 13 +/- 5 ppm
• Bismuth (Bi): 106 +/- 16 ppm
• Iron (Fe): 6,065 +/- 354 ppm
• Indium (In): 22 +/- 10 ppm

Reading #2) Food surface of teacup — on the floral (interior & exterior) design (pink area)

• Lead (Pb): 7,292 +/- 182 ppm
• Cadmium (Cd): 18 +/- 8 ppm
• Silver (Ag): 34 +/- 7 ppm
• Tin (Sn): 158 +/- 18 ppm
• Platinum (Pt): 165 +/- 72 ppm
• Zinc (Zn): 983 +/- 67 ppm
• Iron (Fe): 4,412 +/- 300 ppm
• Indium (In): 35 +/- 11 ppm

Reading #2a) second reading of floral design (gray/ yellow area)

• Lead (Pb): 11,200 +/- 300 ppm
• Antimony (Sb): 54 +/- 20 ppm
• Silver (Ag): 16 +/- 6 ppm
• Tin (Sn): 263 +/- 21 ppm
• Platinum (Pt): 277 +/- 85 ppm
• Zinc (Zn): 950 +/- 66 ppm
• Cobalt (Co): 286 +/- 112
• Iron (Fe): 5,829 +/- 345 ppm
• Indium (In): 36 +/- 12 ppm

Reading #3) Platinum/ metallic/ gold edging on teacup

• Bismuth (Bi): 100 +/- 14 ppm
• Gold (Au): 988 +/- 67 ppm
• Iron (Fe): 5,543 +/- 308 ppm

Reading #4) Logo area on bottom of teacup

• Lead (Pb): 13,500 +/- 400 ppm
• Cadmium (Cd): 28 +/- 10 ppm
• Palladium (Pd): 13 +/- 6 ppm
• Zinc (Zn): 463 +/- 52 ppm
• Cobalt (Co): 2,147 +/- 196 ppm
• Iron (Fe): 2,183 +/- 249 ppm
• Indium (In): 34 +/- 14 ppm