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Assay of elements contained in human hair shafts by energy-dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX)

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  1. Dept. of Dermatology, La Grave, Hospital 1, place Lange, Toulouse, France

    A. Dupré & P. Touron

  2. Dept. of Metallurgy, National High School of Aeronautics and Space, Toulouse, France

    J. Daste & R. Victor

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Dupré, A., Touron, P., Daste, J. et al. Assay of elements contained in human hair shafts by energy-dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX). Arch Dermatol Res 271, 233–235 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00412552

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