Activation analysis of mercury in urine samples of electrolysis cell workers

The activation method of determination of trace amounts of Hg in human urine has been studied by introducing a simple amalgam deposition method. Human urine samples were obtained from the alkali chloride, electrolysis plant equipped with Hg cells. The capacity of Cu powder for Hg quantity, the pH conditions, and the shaking time were described. The results showed that the Hg contents in workers' urine samples varied from 33 ppb to 60 ppb depending on working conditions.