Probing calcium and sulfur distribution and pattern in hairs using micro-proton induced X-ray emission (MPIXE)

Yongpeng Tong; Changming Li; John H.T. Luong

doi:10.1007/s11434-007-0426-3

Probing calcium and sulfur distribution and pattern in hairs using micro-proton induced X-ray emission (MPIXE)

Yongpeng Tong
, Changming Li
, John H.T. Luong

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Abstract

More than 20 hair strands obtained from several people are analyzed by non-invasive micro-proton induced X-ray emission (PIXE) for probing calcium and sulfur distribution and pattern. The sulfur content in woman's hair along the longitudinal axis shows a monthly rhythm whereas the level of Ca is much higher in the medulla core and exhibits a daily rhythm both in male and female hair. The Ca content gradually decreases from the tip to the root position in the shedding process and more Ca can be found in black hair compared to white hair.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2909-2912
Number of pages	4
Journal	Chinese Science Bulletin
Volume	52
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-007-0426-3
Publication status	Published - Nov 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Ca
Hair
Proton-induced X-ray emission (PIXE)
S

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Probing calcium and sulfur distribution and pattern in hairs using micro-proton induced X-ray emission (MPIXE)

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