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Identification and Assessment of Emerging Threats from Radio Nuclides in Drinking Water

Author Affiliations

  • 1Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, New Delhi, India

Int. Res. J. Environment Sci., Volume 5, Issue (4), Pages 67-69, April,22 (2016)

Abstract

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

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