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About the Journal : 2009 : vol. 18, No. 4 : Radioecological situation in the vicinity of the former uranium processing plant “Almaz”

Radioecological situation in the vicinity of the former uranium processing plant “Almaz”

«Radiation and Risk», 2009, vol. 18, no. 4, pp.73-81

Authors

Karpenko E.I.1 – Postgraduate Student. Russian Institute of Agricultural Radiology and Agroecology, Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Obninsk. Contacts: Kievsky Shosse, 109 km, Obninsk, Kaluga region, Russia, 249032. Tel. (48439) 9-69-68; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sanzharova N.I.1 – Dep. Dir., Dr. Sc., Biol., Professor. Russian Institute of Agricultural Radiology and Agroecology, Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Obninsk.
Spiridonov S.I.1 – Head of Lab., Dr. Sc., Biol.Russian Institute of Agricultural Radiology and Agroecology, Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Obninsk.
Serebryakov I.S.2 – Head of Dep., Cand. Sc., Techn. Russian Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Moscow.

Abstract

Areas adjacent to facilities for mining and processing of radioactive raw materials are subject to pollution with heavy natural radionuclides. Decision-making on the need for remediation measures is to be based on radioecological studies. The present paper presents results from the evaluation of the ecological situation in the area affected by radioactive contamination during the operation of the uranium mining and processing facility, LPA “Almaz”. Sites have been identified with the elevated radionuclide content in components of natural ecosystems.

Key words
Radioactive wastes, uranium mines, tailings pond, radionuclide concentration, ionizing radiation dose.

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