When tested with an XRF instrument this mug had the following readings:
#1.) on the plain white glazed components of the mug
Barium (Ba): 2,594 +/- 381 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 23,500 +/- 900 ppm
Iron (Fe): 383 +/- 93 ppm
Bismuth (Bi): 125 +/- 44 ppm
#2.) on the blue decorated ...
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Brite Concepts blue dinosaur straw cup: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.
When tested with an XRF instrument the dinosaur straw cup pictured here had the following readings:
Copper (Cu): 123 +/- 28 ppm
Iron (Fe): 65 +/- 41 ppm
Titanium (Ti): 5,950 +/- 178 ppm
Chlorine (Cl): 577 +/- 367 ppm
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Cyclone Boys faux Rubik’s cube: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.
Logo area on white plastic:
Barium (Ba): 1,040 +/- 80 ppm
Selenium (Se): 43 +/- 13 ppm
Bromine (Br): 12 +/- 5 ppm
Tin (Sn): 19 +/- 11 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 8,122 +/- 126 ppm
Iron (Fe): 8,663 +/- 153 ppm
Vanadium (V): 355 +/- 165 ppm
Titanium (Ti): 8,398 +/- 196 ppm
Yellow ...
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TBiLiSi decorative souvenir ceramic bowl: 9,959 ppm Lead in the exterior glaze. 46 ppm on the food surface.
#1) Inside of ceramic bowl - food surface
Lead (Pb): 46 +/- 23 ppm
Barium (Ba): 2,343 +/- 340 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 75 +/- 43 ppm
Iron (Fe): 27,500 +/- 800 ppm
Bismuth (Bi): 70 +/- 27 ppm
Titanium (Ti): 2,697 +/- 195 ppm
#2) Outside of ceramic bowl - yellow glaze area
Lead ...
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Bone and brass cuff bracelet: 1,898 ppm Lead (on decorative brass components that touch the wearer’s skin).
Component #1.) Brass decorative elements:
Lead (Pb): 1,898 +/- 294 ppm
Tin (Sn):14,600 +/- 400 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 339,900 +/- 2,600 ppm
Copper (Cu): 633,800 +/- 3,200 ppm
Nickel (Ni): 3,166 +/- 306 ppm
Iron (Fe): 5,192 +/- 406 ppm
Titanium (Ti): 257 +/- 137 ppm
Sliver ...
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2007 tiny enamel frog earring: 13,100 ppm Lead + 5,661 Antimony + 1,707 Cadmium. (Typical levels for enamel.)
Correction: this item is not vintage, it was purchased new at a gift shop in 2007.
Green surface of frog:
Lead (Pb): 13,100 +/- 800 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 5,661 +/- 394 ppm
Tin (Sn): 224,700 +/- 1,800 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): 1,707 +/- 245 ppm
Gold (Au): 13,300 +/- 1,300 ppm
Zinc (Zn): ...
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Clip on earring. As anticipated 153,200 ppm Lead + 6,806 ppm Antimony (typical of vintage & new crystal jewelry.)
Decorative blue crystal surface:
Lead (Pb): 153,200 +/- 12,000 ppm
Barium (Ba): 29,300 +/- 3,600 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 6,806 +/- 812 ppm
Bromine (Br): 134 +/- 39 ppm
Tin (Sn): 2,482 +/- 303 ppm
Gold (Au): 1,742 +/- 452 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 16,100 +/- 1,300 ppm
Copper (Cu): 158,200 ...
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Rae Dunn ceramic “Calm” coffee mug purchased at Marshall’s: 100 +/- 20 ppm Lead (within safe range for Lead)
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XRF test results for the Hello Sanrio Hello Kitty set of 2 stemless wine glasses pictured here.
Test on clear glass of wine glass
Barium (Ba): 7,391 +/- 744 ppm
Antimony (Sb): 1,129 +/- 139 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 133 +/- 139 ppm
Test on white face of kitty
Barium (Ba): 1,372 +/- 231 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 143 +/- 65
Antimony (Sb): 422 +/- 53 ppm
Selenium (Se): 132 +/- 35 ppm ...
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1980s white Corelle bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Mercury-free.
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Vintage Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Museum Collections cereal bowl with “Young Lady”: 6,898 ppm Lead + 1,102 ppm Arsenic.
Interior food surface of bowl:
Cadmium (Cd): 125 +/- 51 ppm
Arsenic (As): 145 +/- 60 ppm
Barium (Ba): 20,000 +/- 1,300 ppm
Chromium (Cr): 129 +/- 70 ppm
Selenium (Se): 170 +/- 80 ppm
Bromine (Br): 104 +/- 44 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 10,400 +/- 700 ppm
Iron (Fe): 450 +/- 287 ...
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Vintage clear glass small Pyrex casserole: 866 +/- 61 ppm Arsenic (this is the first time I have found Arsenic in one of these)
Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
I hadn't previously tested for / looked for Arsenic or Antimony in vintage clear glass Pyrex items. This is the first piece I have tested of vintage clear glass Pyrex where I noticed (and recorded) these two metals. I am going to do further inquiry in to this, ...
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“Silver” necklace charm: 30,500 ppm Lead (no silver at all!)
"Silver" necklace charm
Lead (Pb): 30,500 +/- 16,000 ppm
Zinc (Zn): 12,800 +/- 6,700 ppm
Copper (Cu): 306,600 +/- 137,000 ppm
No other metals detected. ...
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