Lead In Old Buildings And XRF’s Answer To The Health Risks
Decades after lead was restricted for being poisonous, it still hides in thousands of old buildings. The toxic metal can be found in painted walls, pipes, or radiators. Each renovation, scrape, or repair risks releasing it into the air or dust. This leads to exposure that can cause brain damage, hearing problems, and cognitive dysfunction.
Until recently, testing for lead meant expensive lab work and long delays. But the newest pXRF, handheld scanners that instantly detect lead, are changing that.
Unknown Labs specializes in spectrometry solutions like XRF and provides cloud-based analysis tools that make lead detection simpler, faster, and more connected. Our latest white paper explores how scientists and safety experts are using these devices to identify hidden lead on site, faster and more affordably than ever before.
Download the full white paper to see how new spectrometry tools are helping Europe finally close the chapter on lead exposure.
