Airborne Levels of Uranium in the Surroundings of Various Industrial Facilities: Human Health Risks
This study was aimed at determining the levels of natural uranium (U) in air samples collected in the surroundings of various industrial facilities: three cement plants, two municipal solid waste incinerators, and a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (NE Spain). Although U concentrations were fou...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (JRACR) |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/2345.pdf |
| Summary: | This study was aimed at determining the levels of natural uranium (U) in air samples collected in the surroundings of various industrial facilities: three cement plants, two municipal solid waste incinerators, and a hazardous waste landfill in Catalonia (NE Spain). Although U concentrations were found to be similar or slightly higher than those reported in the scientific literature, the current airborne U levels should not mean any health risks for the population living close to these facilities. |
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| ISSN: | 2210-8505 |