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Giantfan · 10-20-2009, 10:30 PM

My question is, do you think we are inhaling any metal particles from the atomizer mesh metal? Do we know what it is made of? Has any looked at this?

ladyraj · 10-20-2009, 11:46 PM

I suspect the temperatures are not high enough to break down the metal mesh on an atomizer to the point that pieces become particulate matter that could be inhaled. There are no studies to my knowledge that addresses this issue. However, there are numerous studies of mesh used at higher temperatures via pipe smokers. Inhaling metal via pipe smoking hasn't made the health concern list.

Giantfan · 10-21-2009, 08:13 AM

That's good to know. However this mesh looks different than a mesh screen for a pipe. It is very tiny and jagged looking.

crashtestjeep · 10-21-2009, 08:19 AM

I think I heard its nickel? Very NOT sure on that tho...But I bet if you searched the "Atomizor Mods" Threads you may find ur answer, post back when u do-interesting question...

10-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
Giantfan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 152	Metal particles inhaled from atomizer? My question is, do you think we are inhaling any metal particles from the atomizer mesh metal? Do we know what it is made of? Has any looked at this?

10-21-2009, 08:19 AM	#4
crashtestjeep Super Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: kernersville, nc Posts: 759 Tweet this post!	I think I heard its nickel? Very NOT sure on that tho...But I bet if you searched the "Atomizor Mods" Threads you may find ur answer, post back when u do-interesting question... __________________ -I "NHaled", and I liked it! NHaler Liquid ROCKS!-

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10-20-2009, 11:46 PM	#2
ladyraj Super Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 830	I suspect the temperatures are not high enough to break down the metal mesh on an atomizer to the point that pieces become particulate matter that could be inhaled. There are no studies to my knowledge that addresses this issue. However, there are numerous studies of mesh used at higher temperatures via pipe smokers. Inhaling metal via pipe smoking hasn't made the health concern list.

10-21-2009, 08:13 AM	#3
Giantfan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 152	That's good to know. However this mesh looks different than a mesh screen for a pipe. It is very tiny and jagged looking.