Research on the release of harmful elements in simulation jewelry wear

Jianhua Meng, Bo Na and *Weiyu

Abstract

Migration of harmful elements during abrasion was researched. The dynamic abrasion model of jewelry wear was established. The release amount of harmful elements was analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry. The results showed that the longer wear time, the more harmful elements released during the simulation jewelry wear. The release was essentially linear increase as the time of jewelry wear. About 80% of harmful elements would be ionized during the daily wear.