Published 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Physiochemical speciation of airborne 131I in Japan from Chernobyl

  • 1. Japan Atomic Energy Research Inst., Tokai, Ibaraki. Tokai Research Establishment

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The physicochemical form of airborne 131I, released during the Chernobyl accident, was investigated in Japan during the period 6 to 19 May 1986. The proportions of 131I species identified during that period were: 19% particulate iodine, 5% I2, 6% HOI and 70% organic iodides. These results are similar to those obtained in previous studies of airborne stable iodine in inland regions. A fraction of 131I2 which was adsorbed on particulate matter desorbed from it during the sampling process. (author)

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Journal Title
J. Environ. Radioact.
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
1
Series
J. Environ. Radioact.
Journal Page Range
65-74
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JERAE