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Radium-226 in drinking water and terrestrial food chains: transfer parameters and normal exposure and dose

Journal Article · · Nucl. Saf.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5129185

Environmental transport of Ra-226 from geological formations to drinking water and from soil to vegetation, meat, and milk was quantitatively analyzed following a literature review. Both natural and industrial sources were investigated. Particular attention was given to references specific for the phosphate-mining region of southwestern Florida. Literature sources have been interpreted to develop concentration factors describing terrestrial food-chain transport. Unweighted means and associated ranges of concentration-factor values, representing averages of data collected over a variety of environmental conditions, soil types, and chemical forms, are provided. Annual human exposure and 50-yr dose commitments to bone, lung, liver, kidney, and whole body were estimated by assuming mean concentration factors as well as average annual food and water consumption rates.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
OSTI ID:
5129185
Journal Information:
Nucl. Saf.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Saf.; (United States) Vol. 25:6; ISSN NUSAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English