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Distribution of /sup 238/Pu in tissues of fish from the canal in Miamisburg, Oho

Journal Article · · Environ. Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5704953
The /sup 238/Pu concentrations of varous tissues were measured for seven species of freshwater fish from an ecosystem containing elevated levels of /sup 238/Pu. The highest levels of /sup 238/Pu were found in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills, while the lowest levels were found in muscle tissue. A rapid uptake of /sup 238/Pu was observed for hatchery bluegills introduced into this system. High plutonium concentrations in the gastrointestinal tracts and gills suggest that these organs are potential uptake sites. The presence of /sup 238/Pu in certain tissues (liver, gonads, bone, and muscle) indicates that there is a translocation of /sup 238/Pu from the uptake sites.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
OSTI ID:
5704953
Journal Information:
Environ. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Res.; (United States) Vol. 17; ISSN ENVRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English