| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 579150 | Journal of Hazardous Materials | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠NORM (naturally occurring radioactive material) in phosphate rock (PR) is converted to TENORM (technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material) as a result of chemical processing of the PR to make phosphate fertilizers. ⺠Precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is generated as process waste during nitrophosphate fertilizer production, which contains TENORM. ⺠Activity concentration of the radionuclide in the TENORM was measured using gamma spectrometry and radiological hazard was derived from the measured activities. ⺠Radiological pollution in the environment from TENORM in the PCC has been addressed. ⺠Restricted application of the PCC dose not pose a significant radiological hazard.
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Authors
Sabiha- Javied, Nasim- Akhtar, M. Tufail,