Radionuclides in surface water and groundwater
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Abstract
Unique among all the contaminants that adversely affect surface- and groundwater quality, radioactive compounds pose a double threat from toxicity and ionizing radiation. The high energy potential of many of these materials makes them both useful and hazardous. The unique properties of radioactive materials make them invaluable for medical and energy applications. However, mining, production, use, and disposal of compounds and their byproducts provide potential pathways for their release into the environment, posing a risk to both humans and ecosystems. This chapter presents an overview of the sources and uses of radioactive compounds in the United States, biogeochemical processes that control mobility in the environment, examples of radionuclide contamination, and an overview of remediation strategies.
| Publication type | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Title | Radionuclides in surface water and groundwater |
| Chapter | 9 |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-12-821057-4.00007-0 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |
| Description | 32 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Book |
| Larger Work Subtype | Monograph |
| Larger Work Title | Handbook of Water Purity and Quality |
| First page | 199 |
| Last page | 230 |
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