Published 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Forms of contamination of the environment by radionuclides after the Tomsk accident (Russia, 1993)

  • 1. AN SSSR, Moscow (Russian Federation). Inst. Geokhimii i Analiticheskoj Khimii

Description

The study of elemental and radionuclide composition of soil samples collected near the location of an accident (Siberian Chemical Plant) was carried out. The content of plutonium isotopes in the soil samples was estimated. An investigation of the spatial distribution of alpha-emitters in samples revealed a significant inhomogeneity. This phenomenon was connected to the presence of 'hot particles' in these samples. 'Hot particles' were picked out from soil samples and the radionuclide composition was determined. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Environmental Radioactivity
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 133-139.
ISSN
0265-931X
CODEN
JERAEE

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
26054451
Subject category
S54: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
CHEMICAL PLANTS; CONTAMINATION; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; PLUTONIUM ISOTOPES; RADIATION ACCIDENTS; RADIATION MONITORING; SIBERIA; SOILS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; EASTERN EUROPE; EUROPE; INDUSTRIAL PLANTS; MONITORING; RUSSIAN FEDERATION