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  • Title: [Ionogenic liberation of mercury from dental amalgam in waste water and sludge].
    Author: Senkpiel K, Pasch J, Ohgke H, Beckert J.
    Journal: Zentralbl Hyg Umweltmed; 1989 Jun; 188(3-4):254-61. PubMed ID: 2757744.
    Abstract:
    Reduction of mercury content in communal waste water and sludge is mandatory. The release rate of Hg from dental amalgam (gamma 2 Lux Alloy) in waste water was determined. The Hg-ionic rate was found to be as low as 0.004% of total mercury content in waste water. In addition, the concentration of Hg (4.39-8.20 mg/kg), Ag (73.35-84.03 mg/kg and Sn (22.51-61.30 mg/kg) in sludge was estimated under anaerobic conditions. Compared with legal limits for drinking water (1 microgram Hg/l) in the F.R.G. mercury loads of dental surgeries are far below threshold levels where toxicological effects are to be expected.
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