Jason,
I think the sentence in your previous email covered it very well, but I do
appreciate this additional info very much.
paula
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason Eaton
Classification of "heavy metal" has never been scientifically based on any
actual quality associated with any element, although many adaptations to the
periodic table have been attempted, including gram atomic weight and by the
number on the periodic table, both which have no real chemical significance--
not from a biological standpoint, a chemical standpoint, or any other
scientifically demonstrable attribute including any medical significance.
Ref:
http://www.iupac.org/publications/pac/2002/pdf/7405x0793.pdf
http://www.cignamedicare.com/partb/lmrp/nc/cms_fu/2001-006.htm
