Calculation of the parameters of the effects of uranium radiation on humans in emergencies at nuclear plants

Human radiation exposures from uranium via the skin or lungs during emergencies at nuclear plants are considered. The effective dose that can accumulate in humans and the dose coefficient of uranium are calculated. Models developed by the authors, which describe air pollution in a factory shop and u...

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Published in:Moscow University physics bulletin 2010-06, Vol.65 (3), p.170-173
Main Authors: Babenko, S. P., Bad’in, A. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Mathematical and Computational Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Theoretical
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Summary:Human radiation exposures from uranium via the skin or lungs during emergencies at nuclear plants are considered. The effective dose that can accumulate in humans and the dose coefficient of uranium are calculated. Models developed by the authors, which describe air pollution in a factory shop and uranium penetration through the skin are used. The effective doses accumulated in humans through the skin and via inhalation are compared. The effect of uranium on the skin is estimated and the skin layer most affected by radiation is determined.
ISSN:0027-1349
1934-8460
DOI:10.3103/S0027134910030033