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Chernobyl accident and the problem of {sup 241}Am

Journal Article · · Radiochemistry
OSTI ID:135984
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  1. V.G. Khlopin Radium Institute, St. Petersburg (Russian Federation)
The accumulation and decay of {sup 241}Am formed in the reactor of the fourth block of the Chernobyl atomic energy station at the time of the accident of April 26, 1986 are analyzed. Possible pathways for {sup 241}Am uptake in man are examined. The maximum equivalent dose after 70 years is estimated for a critical population living at the edge of the exclusion zone.
OSTI ID:
135984
Journal Information:
Radiochemistry, Journal Name: Radiochemistry Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 36; ISSN RDIOEO; ISSN 1066-3622
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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