Radioactivity size distributions of ambient aerosols in Helsinki, Finland during may 1986 after Chernobyl accident: Discussions of accident scenario: Preliminary Report

Esko Kauppinen, Risto Hillamo, Jorma Jokiniemi, Hannele Aaltonen, Kari Sinkko

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Abstract

Ambient aerosol size distributions of 131I, 103Ru, 132Te and 137Cs radionuclides were measured in Helsinki, Finland during May 7 - 14, 1986. Radioactivity size distributions were unimodal. Geometric mean diameter of 131I was in the size range 0.33 - 0.57 um a.e.d. Other isotopes had geometric mean diameters in the size range 0.65 - 0.93 um a.e.d.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEspoo
PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Number of pages25
ISBN (Print)951-38-2613-9
Publication statusPublished - 1986
MoE publication typeD4 Published development or research report or study

Publication series

SeriesValtion teknillinen tutkimuskeskus. Tiedotteita
Number581
ISSN0358-5085

Keywords

  • nuclear power stations
  • accidents
  • nuclear reactor accidents
  • radioactive releases
  • aerosols
  • Chernobyl

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