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Emerging Threats: Radionuclides in Drinking Water


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1 Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India, New Delhi, India
 

The Research paper undertakes theoretical review of the characteristics of few radionuclides in aqeous system. These radionuclides have been identified due to their potential health effects and widespread concern. The radionuclides are: Uranium, Tritium, Cesium-137, Radon, Strontium-90, Radium, Iodine-131, Technetium and Polonium-210.

Keywords

Ionization, Radionuclides, Radiation, Reverse Osmosis.
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Authors

Brajesh K. Shrivastava
Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India, New Delhi, India

Abstract


The Research paper undertakes theoretical review of the characteristics of few radionuclides in aqeous system. These radionuclides have been identified due to their potential health effects and widespread concern. The radionuclides are: Uranium, Tritium, Cesium-137, Radon, Strontium-90, Radium, Iodine-131, Technetium and Polonium-210.

Keywords


Ionization, Radionuclides, Radiation, Reverse Osmosis.

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